What is the most common problem with KIA Sportage? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Kia Sportage Problems
KIA SPORTAGE (2015 – 2020) – A SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HECU
KIA SPORTAGE (28/10/2015 – 15/10/2020) RECALL: Problem description: The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.
KIA SPORTAGE (2019 – 2020) – THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION
KIA SPORTAGE (19/06/2019 – 10/03/2020) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles, there may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid.
KIA SPORTAGE – THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH SECURELY
KIA SPORTAGE ( 01/01/1995 – 31/12/1998) DEFECT: The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.
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See also: Kia Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Kia Sportage Problems
- Kia Sportage (2022 – 2023)on 30/06/2025
The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an […]
- Kia Sportage (2009 – 2014)on 14/02/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability […]
- Kia Sportage (2018 – 2020)on 30/09/2023
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, […]
Currently 7104 Recalls