2022 Kia Sportage — Known Issues & Recalls

Your engine started making a loud knocking noise, and when you checked the oil level, the dipstick came back completely dry. You added 2 quarts of synthetic oil and the knocking stopped, but the engine ultimately failed. Your car's warning lights for oil pressure never turned on to alert you to the problem. The dealership is claiming the failure was due to insufficient maintenance and may deny your warranty claim.

Your check engine light came on and you heard a ticking sound from the engine. The dealer initially dismissed it as normal, but later acknowledged it wasn't. Your engine eventually seized at 49,000 miles, and the dealer denied warranty coverage because you performed your own oil changes instead of using their service, even though you were told this would be acceptable. Resolving this will likely require engine repair or replacement, which is a major and costly repair.

While stopping at a red light, you noticed smoke coming from under the hood of your 2022 Kia Sportage. When you pulled over and opened the hood, you saw flames coming from the driver's side of the engine. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire, and both fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was towed away at approximately 51,000 miles. A full engine inspection and replacement will likely be necessary, and Kia should investigate the root cause of the fire.

While driving at 40 mph, your engine suddenly lost power and made abnormal clicking sounds. The accelerator pedal wouldn't respond, and the vehicle slowed to 15 mph and wouldn't go faster. The check engine light was flashing. A dealer diagnosed the problem and determined your engine needed to be replaced. This happened at 33,000 miles.

Your oil warning light came on and off shortly after an oil change, and when you checked, you had no oil left—even though you should have been able to go 5,000 miles on the fresh oil. A technician found no leaks but determined your engine is consuming oil abnormally fast, suggesting a potential recall issue. This type of excessive oil burn at 70,000 miles is unusual and warrants a dealership inspection to identify the underlying engine problem.

Your engine's intake camshaft position actuator circuit warning light came on. You've had the engine replaced three times in the past year (February, August, and October 2025), and the dealership said the first two replacement engines had faulty parts. Even after switching suppliers for the third replacement engine, you're experiencing engine problems again. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the actuator circuit and replacing faulty engine components or the entire engine again if necessary.

Your 2022 Sportage stalled on the highway and the check engine light came on. When you took it to the dealership, they said it was under warranty but requested maintenance records and eventually told you that you'd have to pay $700–$1,100 for them to remove the engine and inspect it for neglect — with no guarantee they'd cover the repair even if you paid. You're currently without your vehicle and have incurred significant costs for diagnostics, a battery replacement, and rental cars while the dispute is being resolved.

Your check engine light has started blinking multiple times while driving on the highway, causing your car to slow down and limit your speed to 25 mph. Your oil pressure warning light also came on, and you found the oil level was completely empty. Even after adding new oil and trying a fuel system treatment for suspected water in the gas, the check engine light returned within hours, suggesting an underlying issue that hasn't been properly diagnosed.

Your engine is overheating, and the radiator hose needs repair despite the vehicle being relatively new. Kia has determined this isn't covered under warranty. The repair will likely involve replacing the faulty radiator hose and inspecting the cooling system to prevent further overheating.

Your car's forward collision avoidance system has automatically slammed on the brakes four times in three months with no cars, obstacles, or hazards present. The brakes locked hard for 3-4 seconds while producing a long beeping sound, creating a dangerous situation where you could have been rear-ended. The problem has occurred in various conditions including rain and darkness, and Kia has offered to inspect the vehicle to diagnose why the system is falsely triggering.

Your forward collision avoidance system has activated your brakes unexpectedly three times while you were accelerating at 35 mph, with no obstacles in the road. The first incident caused your brakes to lock up while you were trying to brake manually, forcing you to regain control of the vehicle while still moving. Kia has been unable to replicate or identify the problem after multiple visits and test drives, and has denied your request for a vehicle replacement or repurchase. A fix will likely require Kia's engineering team to diagnose the collision avoidance system's sensor calibration or software programming.

Your 2022 Kia Sportage caught fire while parked and turned off, with no warning lights, overheating, or external cause—the fire appears to have started in the engine or electrical area. The vehicle was destroyed in the fire, creating a serious safety hazard since it happened without any warning. The owner is requesting an investigation into potential electrical or engine defects that could cause fires in parked, off vehicles. This may require a full electrical system inspection and engine component evaluation to identify the fire source.

Your engine developed a misfire in cylinder 3 that led to complete engine failure, causing rough running and loss of power during normal driving. Before the failure, your engine lost oil rapidly despite proper maintenance, with levels dropping abnormally between service intervals. Your dealer diagnosed internal engine damage and says you need a complete engine replacement, though required parts are currently on backorder.

Your dealer told you they completed a recall for an anti-theft ignition cylinder protector on your 2022 Kia Sportage and even installed anti-theft decals on your windows, but the actual protective device was never installed. Your car was later stolen, and you discovered the recall work wasn't actually done despite the dealer saying it was completed after leaving the vehicle for over 8 hours.

Your brake pedal suddenly became unresponsive while driving, with no pressure or warning lights appearing on the dashboard. Despite pressing hard multiple times, your vehicle would not slow down or stop, resulting in a crash into a guardrail where the airbags deployed. The brake system failure appears to have been sudden and complete rather than gradual.

Your panoramic moonroof glass suddenly shattered and exploded while you were driving, sending glass into the vehicle interior. This happened without any warning lights or obvious cause. The dealer has not yet diagnosed what caused the failure.

Your Kia Sportage's original Kumho Crugen KL33 tires started developing dry rot, sidewall cracks, and low tread depth at around 20,000 miles, causing the vehicle to shudder while driving at normal speeds. The front passenger tire failed first and was replaced by the dealer, but the same problem occurred again with the rear passenger tire shortly after. The tire manufacturer could not be reached for further assistance.

Your parking brake (also called the emergency brake) has stopped working. Your dealer confirmed the brake has failed and ordered a replacement part to fix it.

Your engine lost power and wouldn't accelerate above 60 mph, and you received an error code P1326. Now your car is barely moving and the check engine light is blinking. You'll need to have the engine's ignition system diagnosed, as P1326 typically relates to knock sensor or detonation issues.

Your windshield has cracked twice in less than two years — first in February 2022 after a deep freeze, and again in December 2023 in the same spot on the driver's side lower edge, even without extreme weather this time. Both cracks appeared in the black trim area at the bottom of the windshield. You're concerned that Kia windshields may be too fragile and could fail if hit by normal road debris, creating a safety issue. The fix would involve replacing the entire windshield and possibly inspecting the frame or mounting points for defects.