2022 Kia Sportage: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761196 (filed 09/01/2026): “While driving 8/24/2026 on interstate engine light started flashing then staues on and car decelerated and knocking noise.got to closest parking lot. car would no longer move and turned it off. contacted a tow. tow driver verified battery good, oil good and started car, the motor shook uncontrollabl…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751534 (filed 07/20/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 kia sportage. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an alert on the instrument panel that stating "warning - system overheating". the contact checked the coolant level, and the level was at the operational level; however, the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751241 (filed 07/18/2026): “I am submitting this complaint regarding the positive battery terminal fuse block (battery terminal/fusible link assembly) on my 2022 kia sportage. the component is currently installed on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. i purchased this vehicle in 2024, when it was only abo…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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