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moderate Owners of the 2023 Kia Sportage have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Sportage | 10 |
| 2023 Sportage (this page) | 5 |
| 2024 Sportage | 6 |
| 2025 Sportage | 4 |
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles, the stored key code may not correspond to the mechanical key profile, which can result in incorrect key cutting when the original key is lost or damaged.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MULTI-POINT TRIM INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA516) - This bulletin provides information to inspect for looseness and damage of the Multi-Sensor Cover, Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip, and Windshield Garnish on some 2022-2023MY Sorento (MQ4a) produced from February 1, 2022 through November 9. 2022, and 2023 Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from February 15, 2022 to November 9, 2022. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MATTE PAINT FINISH CARE INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides instructions regarding the matte paint finish on some 2022MY~ vehicles. Contrary to gloss paint, the painted surface has a unique matte finish with low gloss due to diffused light reflection. So, it requires different care (hand wash with special cleaners), to maintain it properly which preserves the matte appearance for years to come.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.