7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 95,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
My husband noticed my oil was low in June. He's been monitoring it since. We mentioned the issue several times to the local dealership. In the meantime, he's been putting a quart of oil in the car every other week or so.
Dealership initially told us it needed a new oil pan ($600). My husband told them a leak would be noticeable and we have not had any signs - no oil in the driveway, no odd smells or signs it's burning off. We had a consumption test performed at the dealership - two weeks, 1,000 miles, 2.5 quarts of oil gone.
I contacted Kia Corporate. They said the dealership was now recommending a $4500 new engine. My 2014 Kia Sportage isn't covered under any oil or engine service campaigns and the warranty is expired.
- Kat C., Kingwood, WV, US
Seems with 5w20 it was using a qt of oil in 1000 miles, wasn't so bad as I had gone to 10w30 since I never believed that low viscosity oils were good lubricants at higher temperatures. But I did trade it off because I really liked the Sportage I got my wife. I got a Tucson ECO which I still have and it seems to be doing fine.
- Craig K., Auburn, US