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Kia Sportage Phev: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
19 complaints · 1 recalls
49 complaints · 1 recalls
64 complaints · 3 recalls
15 complaints · 2 recalls
42 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
46 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
154 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
68 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
158 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
394 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
130 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
146 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
122 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
380 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
392 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
181 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2023?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Kia Sportage Phev’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Kia Sportage Phev head-to-head →