Kia Sportage Hybrid years to avoid
The Kia Sportage Hybrid years to avoid are 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
231
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2023–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sportage Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 169 |
Every Sportage Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2023avoid | 169 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Sportage Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sportage Hybrid years to avoid are 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Kia Sportage Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sportage Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Sportage Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Sportage Hybrid has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 231 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.