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2023 Kia Sportage Fuel System Problems

5 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Jun 2025Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Your car's check hybrid system warning light keeps turning on, even though the dealer has inspected it and can't identify a specific problem. This warning suggests your vehicle's hybrid power system may not be functioning as intended. The issue may require further diagnostic testing or replacement of hybrid system components.

NHTSA #: 11704461
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who determined that the fuel injector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, while at the dealer, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V531000 (POWER TRAIN), but later while driving, the message "Low Engine Oil" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

NHTSA #: 11702679
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2025

Defective fuel injectors on my 2023 Kia Sportage I purchased 6 months ago

NHTSA #: 11691659
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel, the electronic fuel cap door failed to immediately open, and the contact was unable the to insert the nozzle into the filler neck. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

NHTSA #: 11669197
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

This is a new vehicle with only 1200 miles on it. I was told by Gunther Kia in Ft. Lauderdale that my car could be serviced at any Kia dealership. The car has developed a fuel injection problem. When in heavy traffic with a lot of stop/go, the fuel injection does not seem able to keep up with the aceleration and deceleration required. The car hesitates. As the trip progresses the hesitation progresses. I was trying to enter traffic on the interstate and nearly had a collision because the car would not accelerate quick enough.

NHTSA #: 11536127

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