3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,740 miles

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problem #61

Jun 222024

Sportage

  • miles
Engine has failed. Mechanic at home has found aluminum shavings in the cam shaft area. This model doesn-??t have a recall, but should for engine failure. I have 70,000 miles and it-??s on year 10. Should be lasting longer with no engine issues. Never had prior warnings for the engine, just engine failure randomly and shavings built up. Available for inspection. Car stalled and could have resulted in accident. A few months prior, oil smell and burning occurred as well, mechanic was able to fix it. Kia has made it difficult to make an appt for an engine issue, Fette Kia in Clifton NJ says they have emergency slots, but they will only -??talk-?? to me and not look at the car. This seems like an emergency to me. Finally made an appointment for 20 days from now at another dealership.

- Rutherford, NJ, USA

problem #60

Feb 212022

Sportage

  • miles
Engine failure which was ran through a diagnostic test a the Kia dealership 2 years ago after my car cut off on the interstate. Nothing was found however I have been having problems since

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #59

Nov 012021

Sportage

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-?"35 MPH, the engine seized. There was smoke coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred two years later. While driving at low speeds, the engine seized. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #58

Oct 012023

Sportage

  • miles
Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #57

Jun 012022

Sportage

  • 111,500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was serviced; however, the failure persisted. After a recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to Infiniti of Denver (2990 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,500.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #56

Nov 012023

Sportage

  • miles
The engine stopped working. And although there was a recall on this issue the dealership is demanding i pay for the repair

- Davenport , FL, USA

problem #55

May 072023

Sportage

  • miles
On Sunday May 7th 2023, while traveling on the thruway, the car started to slow down and was no longer accelerating as I was pressing on the accelerator. There was a burning smell coming from the engine, causing me to cough for a week. I could not stop for a mile because there was no shoulder on that portion of the highway. I turned on my hazard lights and kept going until I pulled over a mile down at a rest stop. As soon as I took the exit into that rest stop, all the lights came on the dashboard and the car stopped on its own without me turning it off and without me making it completely into the rest stop. I had the car towed by an authorized thruway towing service to the closest shop and then had Kia tow it from that shop to Healey Brothers Kia dealership. The car does not drive at the moment and Kia does not want to assume any responsibility.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

problem #54

Jul 252023

Sportage

  • miles
Last Tuesday I was taking my Ill mother to the Dr 30 min away. All of a sudden the engine light came on and the car died. Would not do anything after that it was 100 degrees that day I had to get a ride for my mother in the hot day back to the facility she lived call a tow truck and call the dealership where I bought the car. I had to pay for the towing and to top it off I have to pay partially for a rental car The engine is blown in the vehicle I just bought this car in april how could it of blown already? I did the oil changes and checked it also. There is a extended contract on the vehicle but it needs a engine and a starter. I'm lucky my mother was not sick after how hot is was I have made 2 payments and that's it. I think I should get money back for what I paid that's over 2000 since I bought it and for this to happen.I depend on this car for my job for apps for everything. It isn't right it wasn't disclosed to me that the engine was bad. I feel they did me wrong when I bought it.

- Northern Cambria , PA, USA

problem #53

Jun 272023

Sportage

  • miles
My car won-??t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it-??s the turbo boost sensor not only that I almost crashed when I pushed on the brakes a little bit

- Rapid River, MI, USA

problem #52

Jul 112023

Sportage

  • miles
The motor sputtered and died. Is there an engine recall on this vehicle?

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #51

Jun 232023

Sportage

  • miles
I was driving home from work on the expressway driving around 60 miles when my car out of no where started jerking and lost speed as driving at some points I could go over 40 I had to put my hazards on and drive at a speed of 30 on the expressway when I parked the car and put my foot on gas pedal I could not drive had a mechanic look at it they said it was my knock sensor

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #50

Jun 022023

Sportage

  • miles
I was driving on a road with an incline and as I accelerated up the hill I lost all power in my gas pedal. At that same moment my engine light and battery light came on the dash board. I tried to pull the car over but I had no power at all. I put the car in park and it would not start again. We checked the battery and alternator and that is not the problem. It is most certainly the engine. I didn-??t not get any warning lights what so ever, and it did not act funny before hand. I just suddenly lost power and had to get my car towed home.

- Irvona , PA, USA

problem #49

Apr 282023

Sportage

  • 158,376 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over and parked the vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance because the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) had not been completed. The contact stated that she had not received the recall notification. The failure mileage was approximately 158,376.

- Grand Ledge, MI, USA

problem #48

Mar 242023

Sportage

  • miles
My vehicle completely stalled out on the 15 freeway in Southern California, and I barely made it off of the road and had to call 911 due to the traffic coming so near to me. My vehicle was towed to the Kia dealership in Victorville, where they told me a bearing engine knock occured and I was told by them and Kia that the warranty doesn-??t stand because of a previous owner to owner-??s before I bought the car did not do the update they were supposed to do. It was a very very scary situation. I was on the side of the 15 freeway with a ditch beside me just waiting to get plowed down by big rigs going by me. And now I am out $8000 that I paid to purchase the car two months ago with no recourse to have it fixed because they told me it-??s going to be $11,000 because the engine in my car is discontinued. I did my due diligence. I did a CARFAX and a Bumper report and because Kia and Hyundai decided this wasn-??t a recall, but rather a product improvement campaign, it was not listed in any of the forms I used to do my best to find out if this car was a good car to buy.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

problem #47

Jul 032022

Sportage

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the engine was knocking. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently at first but had since become constant. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the PCV valve was replaced. The dealer also performed an engine flush, and oil change, and filled the fuel tank. The contact stated that on the following day, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated the engine could not be replaced due to the knocking not meeting the volume level required for a free engine replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

problem #46

Apr 082022

Sportage

  • miles
The contact owned a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, the engine stalled. The contact then stated that she noticed smoke on the windshield of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the contact-??s residence where it was repossessed. The contact then received the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V51000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was notified of the failure however, the contact was advised to contact the bank. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to notify the dealer. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #45

Sep 222022

Sportage 4-cyl

  • miles
2014 Kia Sportage. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 22V-051. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were not yet available.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #44

Sep 192022

Sportage 4-cyl

  • miles
2014 Kia Sportage. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 22V-051. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair and to have found a remedy.

- Hightstown, NJ, USA

problem #43

Feb 282022

Sportage

  • miles
My 2014 Kia Sportage has been under a recall since February of 2022. As of today, August 27, 2022, no remedy has been made available. I do not understand the unforgivable delay when the vehicle is subject to spontaneous engine fire at any time.....This is nothing short of manufacturer negligence....

- South Hamilton, MA, USA

problem #42

Aug 072022

Sportage

  • miles
My vehicle has a safety recall and KIA hasn't sent me a paper of when this safety recall is going to be fixed. My vehicle automatically turns on and off the check engine light and I am unsure if it's because of the safety recall.

- Santa Ana , CA, USA

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