The lowest-complaint Sportage
The 2022 Sportage has the lowest complaint rate of any year. Flashing engine lights and backup camera faults are rare reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 47 owner complaints and 1 recalls
38 90% below the Sportage average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Sportage year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2022 Sportage
Top problems and what they cost
Flashing engine light
Rare misfire and knocking reports.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Engine
Backup camera screen
The camera screen goes blank.
Fix: Screen repair $300 to $800
Electrical
Recalls
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Kia Sportage
- Check the backup camera works.Backup cameras are required safety equipment on newer cars. A camera that flickers or does not come on was the subject of several recalls.
- Look for a check engine light.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.
Questions
Is the 2022 Kia Sportage reliable?
The lowest-complaint Sportage. The 2022 Sportage has the lowest complaint rate of any year. Flashing engine lights and backup camera faults are rare reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sportage have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Kia Sportage problems?
Flashing engine light; Backup camera screen.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.