There are 2 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2014 Kia Sportagein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The driver side door has issues with opening from outside.
THE FRAME NUTS HOLDING THE TRAILER HITCH PULLED LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. THE MAX WEIGHT FOR THE HITCH IS 200 LBS. I USE AN ELECTRIC SCHOTER T GET AROUND. THEIR IS ALOFT ATTACHED TO THE HITCH. THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF THE SCOTER AND LIFT DOES NOT EXCEED THE 200 LBS LIMIT. I WAS DRIVING AND THE HITCH/FRAME MOUNT FAILED. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 25 MPH AND THE MOUNT FAILED DROPPING THE LIFT AND SCOOTER TO THE CITY STREET.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026