2021 Kia Sportage engine problems
The 2021 Kia Sportage has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 44% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
24
Engine complaints
44%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The oil is mixing with the gas and their was smoke coming from the engine after that the engine has seized and the car stopped working. Also at the body shop i was told some wires were cut. ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2021 Kia Sportage engine — 44% 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.