2025 Kia Sportage: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746853 (filed 06/27/2026): “We were getting in our car to drive home from a restaurant. we attempted to start our car like any other day, and the car started. however, our car was stuck in gear, it was in parking but also not in parking. the car was not moving, the gear was in “park”, the dot light for park was not showing, an…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739925 (filed 05/25/2026): “While exiting the john c. lodge freeway in detroit at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal became stuck halfway during braking and the vehicle did not stop properly on the first brake application. i had to remove my foot from the brake pedal and press it again before the brakes engaged and the vehi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11706708 (filed 12/23/2025): “The contact owns a 2025 kia sportage. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine experienced difficulty cranking. additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift gear. the contact stated that the engine …”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE HYBRID 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID 2025
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