2011 Kia Sportage transmission problems
The 2011 Kia Sportage has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS PARK IN THE PARKING GARAGE OF MY WORK PLACE. THE TIME WAS BETWEEN 7:10AM TO7:15AM. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR TO GET MY PURSE AND OTHER BAG ON THE GROUND. I LEFT CAR ON CAUSE I WAS LISTENING TO A SONG. I WAS LOOKING FOR AN APP ON MY PHONE TO SEE WHAT SONG WAS PLAYING. I…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2011 Kia Sportage transmission — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.