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2019 Kia Sportage engine problems

The 2019 Kia Sportage has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 35% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

35

Engine complaints

35%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owned a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and smoke started emitting smoke from the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed leaving only the framing. The fire department…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 3, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2019 Kia Sportage engine — 35% 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.