Is the 2021 Kia Sportage a good car to buy?

The 2021 Kia Sportage has an HXSCar buy confidence score of 59/100 (Caution). Some red flags were found in NHTSA recall/complaint data — verify all recalls are resolved and inspect carefully before buying.

Are there any recalls for the 2021 Kia Sportage?

Yes, the 2021 Kia Sportage has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA.

What is the safety rating of the 2021 Kia Sportage?

The 2021 Kia Sportage has an NHTSA overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Is the 2021 Kia Sportage at risk of flood damage?

HXSCar rates the 2021 Kia Sportage's flood damage risk as high, based on historical flood events near its model year.

2021 Kia Sportage

59/100 — CautionHigh Flood Risk

Government recall data, consumer complaints & safety ratings

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Recall History

2 total

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Campaign: 21V137000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Campaign: 22V703000

Safety Ratings

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