10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,633 miles

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problem #55

Feb 052019

Sportage

  • 145,000 miles
Ive been losing oil due to a leak from oil pan, noticed as of 2/1/20 my 2011 Sportage has been making a knocking sound as well as loss of fuel economy and inconsistent idle sounds. Contacted Kia with these symptoms in response to a recall 19V101000 that was issued on 2/15/2019 and asked if that was the possible issue. They told me my VIN didn't match the recall requirements and said id have to pay for any engine failure repair and that my recall work was up to date. However I do have all my recall repair paperwork and theres nothing in there regarding that kind of recall.

- Newton, KS, USA

problem #54

Nov 252019

Sportage 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 25 mph, a sudden clanking noise occurred before the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had blown. The vehicle was towed to blaise alexander Kia (2501 lycoming creek rd, williamsport, pa) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized due to a faulty motor rod. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Lock Haven, PA, USA

problem #53

May 302019

Sportage

  • 117,785 miles
Was driving in Cruze crontrol stepped on the gas and vehicle died. I pushed the start button nothing but a warning sign on dash screen that would go blank before I could see what it said. I lifted the hood and check the battery cables they were on tight got back in the truck push the button nothing smelled wires burning seen smoke top of my motors on fire. I was heading North on I-5 near the dupont exit.

- Tumwater, WA, USA

problem #52

Aug 172016

Sportage

  • miles
Everyone I know there bluetooth will not work. Most important the check engine has been on every time and it saids that is oxygen sensor it gets fix with in 7 months comes back again with the same issue.

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #51

Oct 012018

Sportage

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. While driving, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to lancaster county motors (5250 main St, East petersburg, pa) where it was diagnosed that the motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V101000(engine). Approximately seven months later, the owner received a notice indicating that the VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #50

May 012019

Sportage

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact discovered oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to american Eagle auto (820 us highway 1 N, woodbridge, NJ) where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pan was faulty and needed to be replaced. The oil pan was replaced, but the failure recurred approximately three months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #49

Jul 112019

Sportage

  • miles
Takata recall im having loss power and has died on me three times in last few weeks and running out pinging noise and running rough it has about 85,000 miles on it and I kept up all the maintenance on this car.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #48

Apr 222019

Sportage

  • 74,000 miles
Kia currently has a recall (SC147) on 2011 Kia Sportages where the oil pan gasket leaks and can cause an engine fire. My vehicle was diagnosed with the same issue as the recall however my VIN doesn't appear on the recall list. I will attach the repair quote issued by my local dealer. I contacted Kia in good faith to have them reimburse me for said repairs but they are refusing. Their recall is not complete and my vehicle only has 76,000 miles on it. I am currently driving the car but if Kia has admitted there is a fire issue with the car, shouldn't they fix it?

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #47

Aug 082019

Sportage

  • 126,000 miles
While driving at 40 mph my car just shut off. I had it towed to my mechanic and it was diagnosed as a seized engine. I had no indications of any issues prior to this happening. I still owe money on this vehicle and Kia wont do anything about it because it is not part of the engine recall.

- Northumberland, PA, USA

problem #46

Apr 122016

Sportage

  • miles
As time wait on engine deteriorated the car would stop and not move, even while driving. Break lights go out every 3 months got a ticket because of it. Then radio burnt out, after those issue. I got the car brand new, all ways got oil changes as well as the tune ups. Took issue to Kia and they kept saying everything was fine. After they worked on issues the bill was over 1000. After all the work done there is still problems with the car. See on credit karma my car has 5 recalls. I need a letter stating the recalls on my vehicle, because Kia has not helped with the problems on the car and I can't afford getting more work done on the car. After showing them this app they still won't work on it with out a letter. Really need help thanks you.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #45

Aug 062019

Sportage

  • 100,080 miles
So I had pretty much a full day of driving and my manual transmission 6 speed 2011 Sportage, that until today the only problem I noticed was that sometimes to me it felt like when I up shifted or began to go into first that it wasn't going all the way into gear; and at times on the highway it wasnt accelerating normally and my gas mileage is about 50M less per tank than it has been the past 5 mo.(financed to buy as of March). According to the dealership only 1 previous owner and I'm not sure what work had been on it prior to the dealership we are buying through. So today car use in town running completely normal since 11am then suddenly around 6:30 started making all kinds of noise to me a knocking sound plus an almost like revving sound mixed in. We came straight to a gas station and checked the oil with yellow dipstick, as we are almost due for a change, added about a half a quart and started it again to run the oil thru and same sounds but louder. We then turned it back off called a mechanic friend and he came and said without taking anything apart he felt it could B a rod. I then called my mom to come pick up my 3 young kids with me to take them to her house out of the tx heat while we attempt driving home. Started it up again around 8:30 to head the half mile home and very faintly could hear still a knocking and accelerated slowly. Im mot a car genius or anything but not knowing the vehicles personal history prior to March of this year I am worried to drive on highway the 40-50 mile distance to get to the nearest Kia workshop. I absolutely loved my soccer mom car until today and now im afrraid to drive it after reading the recalls. Is my vehicle a part of any recall" my clutch it new and my fuel pump as well according to the dealership we are buying through so I know it isnt that. Just want to feel safe and have my commute back to normal again...what's going on?"

- Gainesville, TX, USA

problem #44

Feb 282019

Sportage

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. While the contact was pulling into the driveway, the vehicle would not shift into park. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Kia of bedford (18180 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146, (440) 735-400) where it was diagnosed that the battery was defective. The contact was informed that they repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed a new engine and transmission. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V101000 (engine); however, the dealer never informed the contact of the recall and stated that she would be financially responsible for all repairs on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 86,000.

- Cleveland Heights, OH, USA

problem #43

Jun 282019

Sportage

  • 125,200 miles
On June 18th car was making ticking noise. Checked oil, oil full. No dash warning indicators on. Drove to work and on drive home from work vehicle began making noise, engine began making noise, sounding like bolts tumbling in a dryer. Maximum speed home 25mph. Local mechanic looked at vehicle and said without tearing motor apart he believed the bearing was gone. Contacted dealership where purchased and was told to bring it there to be diagnosed. On July 10th their diagnosis was 0 psi on all four cylinders. Requires replacing the engine. Repair quote given was: Short block plus parts was $10,584.42 or used long block $6,558.24. On 18th received important safety recall #19V101. Dealership responded by telling me that recall was not the problem. Purchased extended warranty agreement on date of purchase 10-10-2017. Warranty was for 120 months or 125,000 miles. Car has 125,235 miles currently on it.

- West Chazy, NY, USA

problem #42

May 272019

Sportage

  • 15,500 miles
Son's 2011 Kia Sportage LX, with 155,000 miles, would stall when coming to a stop, or idling. Car would intermittently restart. Car engine sounds awful, like particles grinding. Engine light was not on. Local mechanic said when they were working on it, the engine light came on, and the diagnosis reported mass air flow sensor issue. Upon further diagnosis, mechanic concluded new engine needed. We are sending the car to the Kia dealership, for further evaluation. NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000. Why wasn't our car's VIN included in this recall, which is "bearing wear may result in engine seizure"" is this why our engine needs to be replaced???? who do I contact for help"

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #41

Apr 022019

Sportage

  • 139,000 miles
I have an oil pan leak that is referred to in the interim notice sent to me ( NHTSA recall # 19V101 )that the dealer doesnt have the recall listed in there system yet & cannot fix my vehicle at no charge.I need vehicle to be serviced before it does major damage to my engine how do I proceed to get this done per the recall?

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #40

Apr 012019

Sportage

  • 133,000 miles
Engine is broke

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #39

Dec 152016

Sportage

  • 125,000 miles
One day my ex wife drove what is now my 2011 Kia Sportage home, which she said ran fine up until that point. The next day she went out to start it and from the sound it was making the bottom half of the engine was turning and the top half was not, which we have verified that slack appears to be present in the timing chain upon taking the valve cover off to inspect. I am seeing hints of engine recalls on this year Kia on this website and am worried that my car may be one of an unidentified batch of cars that have had that problem, which if I continue to fix the timing chain on my car would likely repeat the problem in the near future as if this is true the underling problem would not have been fixed. This car has been parked for over two years as I have not been able to get this repair completed yet.

- Harbor Springs, MI, USA

problem #38

Feb 242019

Sportage

  • 56,162 miles
During a return trip I suddenly hear a clicking noise coming from the engine bay area so I pulled over and parked the car for a quick check and while the noise persisted I needed to find a safer location so I drove off and eventually found a safer place to park but the noise was even louder as tho a rod was thrown and by the time I found this parking spot the car had lost all power. This happened so suddenly and without warning as a few hours prior there was no indication of any engine problems.

- Whiteriver, AZ, USA

problem #37

Mar 072019

Sportage

  • 100,000 miles
Kia has recalled some of the 2011-2012 Kia Sportage line due to an oil pan leakage issue. My 2011 Kia Sportage suffers from an oil pan leak, as reported to me by my oil change shop, but was not included in the recall when I view the VIN report.

- University Place, WA, USA

problem #36

Jul 192018

Sportage

  • 168,177 miles
Has happened several times. Will be driving and the engine doesn't pull like normal just happens whenever no warning. Driving interstate or county roads speeds typically between 50-70mph. The RPM goes down to 0 and engine won't race if you give it gas. If I'm at a red light it will noticeably sputter. I usually have to find a safe place to pull off the road turn the car off and back on. This has been a quick fix. I want to know if there's a recall but I have not received anything in the mail.

- Stanton, KY, USA

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