The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to slow for traffic or a traffic signal, the contact required more force to depress the brake pedal before the vehicle would slow. The contact became aware that while making a right turn, excessive pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while depressing brake pedal to make an abrupt stop, the front brakes made an abnormal sound like loosened pieces of metal bouncing around in the front wheels. Additionally, the contact stated that her rear brake light bulbs were burning out frequently and the brake light wiring were melted. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear taillight wiring needed to be replaced. The taillight bulbs and the wires were replaced. The mechanic also determined that the brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failures reoccurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

Calipers lock up, even going 10 mph. This is after 1 month of replacing part of the brake line and the caliper. The brake system sensor seems to be faulty as the car never tells you that you have an issue.

- Louisville, TN, USA

Front passenger side brake system catches and the entire car shakes once you have gotten to 75 mph. No code appears, and it isn-€™t breaks, line, or caliper. It seems to be a faulty abs module.

- Louisville, TN, USA

Vehicle basically activates Traction control System while going 70 to 85 on highway. Basically feels like you hit a decent sized bump. Then the car activates downhill brake control which limits the RPMs of the vehicle. The TCS and DBC lights remain on requiring you to pull over. Once the engine is restart the lights disappear for the time being until is occurs on the highway again. Happened 4 times in one day. Didn't happen when the car shop drove it... about to go to the dealership...who probably knows less.

- Sumter, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine and battery lights suddenly displayed and smoke was seen coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer Kia of bedford located 18180 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN lookup indicated the vehicle was listed in the NHTSA campaign number 21V137000 (service brakes). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Garfield Hieghts, OH, USA

The contacts son owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began to smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle. While attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle continued forward movement. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire marshals were called to scene and extinguished the fire, and a report was taken. The vehicle was taken to a tow lot where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 21V137000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Recently I had a car accident, my car breaks failed to stop when I was driving, my Kia was giving me alerts with tires presures, needs a lt S ide brake lamp replaced in multiple times, brakes rotators been changed, smell of burnt cable insulation, can you investigate if it could be related to the recalls nks twice,

- Springfield, MA, USA

While pulling into a parking space with my foot on the brake, my engine accelerated as if it had a mind of it's own and hit a post. I pushed hard on the brake with no response. The airbag did not deploy even with $5,500 damage to the front end.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

While driving on a 4-lane street in my community I stopped for a red light. I stepped on brakes and the peddle went down to the floor. My car glided to a stop in the middle of intersection. My car's mileage was 810 miles. I called Kia auto repair. They took me in the following morning. The brake cylinder had to be replaced.

- Staten Island, NY, USA