This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that he was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Saw that my car was leaking oil; took it in to get looked at, the mechanic showed me the oil pan was leaking from several areas and there was oil all over the oil pan itself. Did some research and saw that some Kia Sportages have been recalled for this problem. Called Kia and they said my car is not included in the recall because it is a 2013 not a 2012. They told me I will have to get it fix myself and pay for it - keep the receipts in case it is ever recalled.
When I started the vehicle to start my ride home after christmas, I noticed a ticking sound that was not there before. While driving down interstate 94 East as I was trying to accelerate, I was decelerating instead. Luckily I was near an off ramp and pulled off. At the top of the ramp my vehicle died. I restarted the vehicle and got directions to a really nearby Ford dealership in baldwin wi. Nicest people helped me there. They determined that the engine was dying, . I had it towed to luther Kia in bloomongton mg. There it was confirmed that I needed a new engine. At 149,000 miles I was surprised. There was nothing that gave me indicstion that there was a problem. No lights on the dash or anything except for the ticking an hour before. Kia was contacted and denied any claim or responsibility. On further checking I found that I was not alone in the engine trouble. The 2013 Kia shortage has had many other incidents and complaints about the engine. Many of the stories we exactly like mine. People driving down a highway and the engine died. People could have been killed. 2013 Kia shortage owners should be made aware of this problem. Shame in Kia for not stepping up and taking responsibility, debra. Wisconsin
'takata recall' gasoline smells coming from the oil dipstick when I checked the oil level I could smell gasoline inside my oil, my vehicle was stationed in my driveway under my carport.
Driving straight down the highway in the mountains, the car stalled 3 times when I would let off the gas. It began making a noise like the muffler wasn't working, then a knocking noise under the hood, and the noise under the hood got louder. I had the car towed to my repair shop. He told me the engine needed to be overhauled or replaced. I spoke to the dealer, the said the same thing. They want $9,800 to replace the engine.
There is a recall on the engine of 2013 Kia Sportage engines seizing up. My 2013 Kia Sportage 4 cylinder motor seized up when I pulled up to a red light. I was in rush hour traffic as I was nearing the red traffic light. I had aaa tow vehicle to Kia dealership in wilmington, being told it would cost $12,000 to fix.
While driving at 65mph my Kia Sportage went dead. I pulled over onto the side of the road. I tried to start it again but it would not start. After that, smoke started coming out from under the hood. The Kia was towed to the Kia dealership and checked by mechanics, who said that the rod bearing went bad and it seized the engine. The starter was also fried in the process. Kia agreed to replace the parts but would not agree to pay the approximately $2500 labor cost. The vehicle still sits at the dealership awaiting repair. It's been over 2 months now. I plan to pursue having Kia pay for the labor as well. I now owe $7000 on a car that will not run.
Just watched a news release on nbc indicating the possiblity of a fire from the underside of vehicle. I'm concerned that this organization is dragging its feet on a recall. Endangering my family. Please do what needs to be done before more serious tragidies occur.
I have had this vehicle less than 1 year. I have already bought 3 batteries due to something continuously draining battery power causing vehicle not to start. Upon taking to dealership for testing, I am told battery/alternator operates fine and they will charge about 85/hour to test fuses to see what else could be the problem. Approximately 3/23/3018, my radio shorted out. It is not functioning at all, cannot use radio at all nor bluetooth connectivity control. Now the odometer resets to 0 every time I turn the car on, the automatic locks don't work and tpm stays lit no matter what the actual tpm is.. I am so frustrated at this point as this is a new vehicle to me, I'm paying a note on a car that seems to be falling apart.
On Sunday December 24, 2017 christmas eve we were driving on 95 South returning home with my daughters and I was on the express lane and all the sudden I heard a loud noise coming from the front and the car stop speeding and I was able to pull over to the side where the car just shut off, a roade Ranger came to assist us, he checked to see if it was the battery but I just bought the battery then gas/oil nothing. We ended up having the car towed to a mechanic in hallandale beach, where they told us is an engine issue. This is very similar to the recent recall of engine fail. Its now been 3 weeks and we dont have a car
A/C began to blow warm air while driving. Occurred 4 times in 2 months. 3 times the refrigerant was found by the dealer to be low and the system recharged. 3 times dye was added to the system and no leak was found under black light. The system is believed to be a closed system and the possibility exists that the refrigerant used in the system is slowly venting into the air duct system and exposing the occupants to a potential hazardous product.
Motor went on on Sportage 2.4 liter engine last night at wal-mart had to have SUV towed to jt's Kia in cola SC. They told my daughter that this vehicle is not under the recall list. Right before we pulled into the wal-mart parking lot (leesville SC) the car started making a funny noise as we were trying to find a parking space the noise got louder. A mechanic came up to my daughter & told her it sounded like the car is out of oil or water he cked both of these things & they were fine. He said its your motor or timing or spark plug wire. I called Kia roadside asst & they told me my daughter the vehicle is still under warranty. The customer mechanic @ wal-mart told my daughter he wasn't touching anything else since the vehicle is under warranty but its more than likely the motor.
From park unable to turn key to start vehicle. This has happened four times in the last 6 months. Aaa was able to start it by turning key at same time trying to move steering wheel.
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