2020 Kia Sportage engine problems
The 2020 Kia Sportage has 78 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 39% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
78
Engine complaints
39%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
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Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2020 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the 2020 Kia Sportage engine — 39% 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.