I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle Kia America Case ID #14353653 which Kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at Borst Automotive in the state of Arizona on 09/18/21 where several concerns were reported to me that Kia failed to report. There is a new and concerning grinding with the engine on my 2006 Kia Sportage LX that sounds like it might be an exhaust leak. I hear loud grinding sounds now when turning on the car that immediately sound when it is fired up, and when accelerating is the worst, but the sound starts loud and is immediate when I turn on the vehicle and fire up the engine. Two days ago on 10-01-21 which was the last night I drove it as it feels unsafe to drive now, I did not get far before the front driver's tire closest to the engine completely blew out/ and exploded coming off of it's wheel and cap hinting at a potential engine problem or recalled defect. I had to immediately pull over and call AAA to come put the spare donut on my car to get it back home to park. The engine appears to have something wrong with the exhaust system and it sounds bad. I reported this today to Kia America case ID #14407655. I always make it a point to to check fluids and something is not right here. The car is overheated but Radiator is fine and coolant, and all other engine fluids are full but could be an engine issue that is dangerous. This engine sounds like it will burst at any minute its grinding and stalling so bad. Made an appointment with Royal Kia in my hometown Tucson, AZ for October 12, 2021 to have the fuel tank straps replaced and towed as apparently they are faulty and this was the soonest this dealership could perform this. I know the 2010-2021 Sportage models were recalled under Safety Recall 20V-750 but since this recall is somewhat new and yet to discover other Kia Sportage-??s that might also be affected. Consumer also noticed malfunctioning of brake and tail lig

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I was riding down the road and the airbag light came on. Two days later the check engine light came on. My mechanic thinks it is a sensor for the check engine light. Having trouble with covid-19 getting the part, been waiting for over a week. My mechanic has recommended me taking the car to a Kia dealer ship with the airbag light coming on. He though for sure it would have a recall but I do not see one listed.

- Efland, NC, USA

This car continues to have problems with speeding up and slowing down on its own, at this point it shut off any time I was slowing down for a light or stop. It cut off multiple times on a highway going 75 mph. Very scary with kids in car. Was able to get home and it will not turn over or start back up getting diagnosed today, there needs to be something done about this issue, I have read 100S of similar problems like this! Kia your putting our lives in danger, pregnant with 2 kids and car shutting off on highway, or speeding up and slowing down by it self is traumatizing. Do something before someone is badly hurt!! also I am big and pregnant and driver door does not open I am assuming that too is an electric issue either way I have to climb over seats, this car looked great after 1 day door stopped working and within a few weeks of owning it now speed! Kia you really need to fix all these issues seems to me there is electric problems all throughout the car. Please help

- Loveland, CO, USA

My friend and I were driving home at 55 mph when my Sportage starting speeding up on its own. Then when I tried to stopped for a red light it wanted to cut off. So when the light changed it started speeding up and slowing on it's own. This went on for about 15 miles. I have never had a car do this. It was really scary. At one point it cut out in the middle of the highway. Thank god there was noone else behind me. I did make it home and it died pulling in the drive.

- King George,, VA, USA

I previously complained of repeated stuck accelerator pedal. At 179,510 miles accelerator pedal began twisting out of its standard position. An inspection revealed the bolt securing the accelerator pedal and the threaded hole in floor cracked and separated from the floor

- Medford, NY, USA

Previously reported engine surges / erratic idle at 177800 miles, and throttle body cleaned at 177900 miles. At 178345 the idle air control valve was cleaned as a precaution, due to the previous symptoms. At 178377 while driving on the highway I found the throttle stuck in the full open position. After safely stopping the vehicle, I had to manually return the throttle to the normal position. Upon restarting the vehicle I began experiencing erratic idling 3000 to 4000 RPM. Once parked at 178382 the idle air control valve was rechecked, and engine idle RPM returned to normal. I checked the obdii and found no previous or pending codes. I will replace the idle air control valve.

- Medford, NY, USA

I previously reported at 177,800 miles that I was experiencing engine surges. While driving if I depressed the clutch engine would rise to 2000 rpms. If I pulled the accelerator pedal up with tip of my foot, the engine rpms would return normal. At 177, 900 miles the throttle body assembly was cleaned, and I am no longer experiencing engine surges.

- Medford, NY, USA

While braking the vehicle appeared to be picking up speed. When I depressed the clutch the engine surged past 2000 RPM. While driving on a downgrade the vehicle was picking up speed, and I depressed the clutch and the engine RPM went 2000 RPM for several seconds. From my experiences with other vehicles I thought: Maybe the driver's mat shifted, or some other object may have fallen and was interfering with the accelerator pedal. I felt around the pedal with my foot, but found no foreign objects. I used the tip of my foot to make the accelerator pedal was up all the way, and then engine RPM appeared to go to normal. When I reached my destination I tapped on the accelerator pedal a few times to re-create the problem. The engine went to 2000 RPM for about 3 seconds, and came back down. I checked for any codes using an obd II scanner, however none were found.

- Medford, NY, USA

Vehicle stalled while driving on highway at appx. 40 mph. Vehicle did not restart, and will not restart. Mechanics have problem connecting scanners to pmc and effecting repairs. Several scanners, including professional scanners are unable to retrieve vehicle's data. Scanners, says "check connection to vehicle computer" and "waiting for response from vehicle". vehicle is completely disabled. Total operating milage of vehicle is 38,500 miles.

- Plantation, FL, USA

While driving, my car just shuts down. The engine dies. On several occasions, drivers behind me had to slam on brakes or swerve outof the way. This is dangerous while traveling on the highway. Took vehicle to mechanic, they don't know what the problem is. Went on internet, and many customers having the same problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Motor blew up while driving on a hwy, car stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up, and the breaks to stop responding.

- Newportville, PA, USA

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver heard a banging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and believed that the harmonic balancer had failed. The contact spoke with glassman Kia (28000 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034) who advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 38,430.

- Oxford, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle, radiator, and timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Kennesah, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. While driving at 30 mph, the power steering failed and the alternator light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine crank shaft pulley detached and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

- West Minister, MD, USA

Dear NHTSA, I have a 2006 Kia Sportage with 69,245 miles and have been in the dealer on 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, for engine shutting off while braking to enter another lane or to turn. Engine shut off again while braking to turn at 9:00pm on 12/16/14.engine light have come on at least 6-8 times before at which each time I went into the service dealer on 12/3/14, 12/8/14 and 12/10/14. Sometimes if it was during the day I took the Kia directly to the dealer. However I noticed while researching that this is an electrical issue with a faulty throttle system. In addition Kia wants to charge me $248 to replace a throttle. From the reviews issued online this is a safety related defect that Kia manufacturer is aware. According to safecar.gov the consumer should not have to pay for a faulty throttle (e.g. or faulty parts) and should be replaced by the service dealer. Finally cobb county service (customer # [xxx]) suggested repair invoice stated that after replacing tps need more diagnosis time with vehicle in order to find out issue? I should have to pay for a safety related defects (e.g. 267 or more complaints online not to mention the safety defects of the 2006 Sportage engine shutting off), especially to pay for a part that will not guarantee that the engine will not cut off. I also filed an inquiry with Kia on today 12/16/2014, customer identification reference number (#[xxx]).I am awaiting a call from Kia about this inquiry. I also believe that this is a safety related defect and the cost of repairs should be remedied at no cost to me. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kennesaw, GA, USA