2012 Kia Sportage transmission problems
The 2012 Kia Sportage has 21 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
21
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER AT 7:30 PM ON SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD ORANGE, CA. WHEN I NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND AND CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE OF A LIGHT REFLECTING OFF THE ROAD. I INSTANTLY PULLED OVER AND TOLD MY DAUGHTER TO GET OUT. THE CAR TOOK ABOUT 3 TO 4 MINUTES TO TOTALLY GO…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2012 Kia Sportage transmission — 5% 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.