2012 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
The 2012 Kia Sportage has 32 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
32
Electrical System complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“My vehicle had just recently been parked and turned off after only having driven 10 miles. Upon returning to my car less than 5 minutes later, a plume of white smoke and a small flame could be seen below the hood of the car. Within minutes the entire engine was engulfed in flames. By the time the…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2012 Kia Sportage electrical system — 7% 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.