Kia Sportage NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Kia Sportage an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Kia Sportage at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Kia Sportage Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 66 |
| 2024 | 2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 66 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 184 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | — | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 6 | 184 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 45 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 45 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 398 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Kia Sportage Safety FAQ
Is the Kia Sportage a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Kia Sportage an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 16.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Kia Sportage have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Kia Sportage as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.