I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle Kia America Case ID #14353653 which Kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at Borst Automotive in the state of Arizona on 09/18/21 where several concerns were reported to me that Kia failed to report. There is a new and concerning grinding with the engine on my 2006 Kia Sportage LX that sounds like it might be an exhaust leak. I hear loud grinding sounds now when turning on the car that immediately sound when it is fired up, and when accelerating is the worst, but the sound starts loud and is immediate when I turn on the vehicle and fire up the engine. Two days ago on 10-01-21 which was the last night I drove it as it feels unsafe to drive now, I did not get far before the front driver's tire closest to the engine completely blew out/ and exploded coming off of it's wheel and cap hinting at a potential engine problem or recalled defect. I had to immediately pull over and call AAA to come put the spare donut on my car to get it back home to park. The engine appears to have something wrong with the exhaust system and it sounds bad. I reported this today to Kia America case ID #14407655. I always make it a point to to check fluids and something is not right here. The car is overheated but Radiator is fine and coolant, and all other engine fluids are full but could be an engine issue that is dangerous. This engine sounds like it will burst at any minute its grinding and stalling so bad. Made an appointment with Royal Kia in my hometown Tucson, AZ for October 12, 2021 to have the fuel tank straps replaced and towed as apparently they are faulty and this was the soonest this dealership could perform this. I know the 2010-2021 Sportage models were recalled under Safety Recall 20V-750 but since this recall is somewhat new and yet to discover other Kia Sportage-€™s that might also be affected. Consumer also noticed malfunctioning of brake and tail lig

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Back in may of this year, I heard of a recall for gas tank straps on my car - so called Kia and they said tank straps had been recalled and corrosion protection (undercoating) was also a remedy that was covered by the recall. I arranged recall service at closest dealer (1 1/2 hours away) who ordered the tank straps for me. Unfortunately, once at the dealership, the service tech said that he could not replace the straps because he was concerned that the gas tank "would fall apart due to corrosion along the welded seam of the tank" a common problem known to Kia. Because the tech did not have a new tank in stock, I asked him if he could get one from a junk yard, he said that such a used tank "would likely have the same problem." I have been trying to get Kia to replace the straps and tank at their expense and to follow-up with undercoating as they are obligated to do - for months! I have called Kia Consumer Affairs and Kia America management in irvine ca multiple times over the past months. The only response I have had thus far was from jessica weaver of Kia's Consumer Affairs dept (520 772 4714) ms weaver has repeatedly requested that I give her more time and she repeatedly fails to follow-through on her commitments to call back. My latest contact from her was two weeks ago where she again requested more time (five days) to resolve the issue - - I again never heard back from ms weaver. What ms weaver has conveyed to me is that the regional parts and service manager needs to approve the repair and review the photos that were taken of the gas tank...and she cannot get to him. I have repeatedly responded that there must be someone at Kia who can approve the repair. My sense is that this poor woman has been told to jerk me around until I give up...this will not happen. Thanks for your help in getting Kia to meet their obligation. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pittsford, VT, USA

Previously reported engine surges / erratic idle at 177800 miles, and throttle body cleaned at 177900 miles. At 178345 the idle air control valve was cleaned as a precaution, due to the previous symptoms. At 178377 while driving on the highway I found the throttle stuck in the full open position. After safely stopping the vehicle, I had to manually return the throttle to the normal position. Upon restarting the vehicle I began experiencing erratic idling 3000 to 4000 RPM. Once parked at 178382 the idle air control valve was rechecked, and engine idle RPM returned to normal. I checked the obdii and found no previous or pending codes. I will replace the idle air control valve.

- Medford, NY, USA

I previously reported at 177,800 miles that I was experiencing engine surges. While driving if I depressed the clutch engine would rise to 2000 rpms. If I pulled the accelerator pedal up with tip of my foot, the engine rpms would return normal. At 177, 900 miles the throttle body assembly was cleaned, and I am no longer experiencing engine surges.

- Medford, NY, USA