2014 Kia Sportage Reliability
The 2014 Kia Sportage has 125 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with other Sportage model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Sportage's typical year, while the 2012 drew 392 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
125
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Kia Sportage complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 58% |
| Service brakes | 24 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 6% |
| Visibility / wipers | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 6 | 5% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 3% |
| Speed control / throttle | 4 | 3% |
2014 Kia Sportage recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V023000 | Jan 27, 2014 | Equipment — other / labels | 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… |
| 18V907000 | Dec 19, 2018 | Fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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… |
| 22V051000 | Feb 2, 2022 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | 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.NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Sportage years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Sportage analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 392 | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2013 | 381 | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 125 | 3 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 146 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2016 | 134 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Kia Sportage
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Kia Sportage reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Kia Sportage reliable?
The 2014 Kia Sportage has 125 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with other Sportage model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Sportage's typical year, while the 2012 drew 392 complaints.
What are the most common 2014 Kia Sportage problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Kia Sportage are engine (73), service brakes (24), unknown or other (14), electrical system (8). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Sportage, including 14V023000 (equipment — other / labels) and 18V907000 (fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Kia Sportage compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 381 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 146 complaints and 2 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 125 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Kia Sportage?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Sportage, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.