2014 Kia Sportage Problems, Recalls & Reliability
154 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Kia Sportage, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 21/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 98,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2014 sits among all Sportage years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 kia sportage. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced due to metal fragments being found in the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sportage
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 56 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 83,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,000 and 111,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification…
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product…
Fix: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1…
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units…
Model years named: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Technical service bulletins
181 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2014 Kia Sportage. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Sportage TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Kia Sportage reliable?
The 2014 Kia Sportage drew 154 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 21/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2014 Kia Sportage problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Kia Sportage are engine (74 complaints), brakes & stability (24), and other (16).
At what mileage do 2014 Kia Sportage problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Kia Sportage problems around 83,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,000 and 111,500 miles.
Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Kia Sportage. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.