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 car is manufactured in such a way that it is easy to steal without a key. When a car is stolen, typically it is driven recklessly putting many others at risk. Also any child or animal in the car could be taken as well as needed possessions of the owner. The problem has been recognized by the manufacturer and several police departments. The problem became well known to the manufacturer, however, the manufacturer neglected to ever notify individuals who purchased their vehicles. This can be verified by any large police department. Some of these would include: Milwaukee, Denver and multiple others. There is no warning that this is a problem in the vehicle you own. The manufacturer or dealer would have to notify such as they do in a recall.
Around December 2020 our driver side window stopped working. We had the dealership replace the inner door panel accuator. As soon as we went over 60,000 and lost our warranty all of the other 3 windows stopped working. The plastic gears crumbbled. We bought 3 panels to fix the windows in January they have worked until the beginning of October. Same problem!!!
In Oct 2020, we took the vehicle in as it had low oil. A prior inspection and oil change had been performed in June 2020, and it was assumed that the inspection mechanic did not change the oil. The dealership (Fred Beans Kia of Langhorne) changed the oil in October, and in December 2020 the vehicle was again low on oil well before the 3000 mile mark. The dealership informed us that it was likely due to an error on their part, and the technician was no longer employed there. Once again in April 2021 the vehicle was low on oil, and was taken to the dealership. In June 2021 the vehicle was once again low on oil, and taken to the dealership where they confirmed oil consumption was out of spec. Cleaning was performed in July and the vehicle was again low on oil in Sept 2021. Dealer is claiming the oil consumption is now "normal." The vehicle is both burning and leaking oil, causing a concern for both safety (engine seizure) and durability.
Since the used car lot did not supply is with a key fob, we have to use the key to unlock the doors. When putting key in driver's door and turning key twice in a row (quickly)to unlock all doors, we have to pull handle anywhere from 2-3 times before the door will open. The car was stopped and not running when this happens.
As I was driving the engine bogged down and when not accelerate so when I pushed down hard on the gas it finally kicked in super hard causing me to crash into a pole.
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,
All 4 window regulators malfunctioned and do not work. Prevents windows and going up and down. Unable to roll windows down. Happened while car was parked.
While making a stop sign my Kia Sportage started accelerating involuntarily like if I step on the gas pedal all the way! I immediately thought of just turning my vehicle off but after I switch the gear to neutral. This incident was very scary to the point that I do not feel secure to drive it. Very scary experience.
I just received a notice of proposed class settlement regarding : engine seizure, engine stall, engine noise, or illumination of oil lamp that was diagnosed as requiring repair of engine. I am very concerned about this can you please look into the information that I have provided asap. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My car is 3 years old and I am not able open both front doors from outside. It is mechanical issue with Kia quality product. Specially my passenger door was not open that often. The issue is that after locking the car and then I try unlock, the door is unlock but outside handle do not open the door. Inside handle works with no problem. Since my warranty ended at 60K, so it is not cover but I am sure more cars have the same issues and should be recall created for this issue,
Interstate, weather affected collision with cable barriers at 70mph. Airbags did not deploy even though an impact sensor was definitely hit. I am looking to take this case to Kia as well.
On sat morning my SUV caught fire without warning. This occurred in indianapolis on harding St. Near the interstate exit. We were at a complete stop when smoke started coming out of the car then flames. I got my kids and dogs out. Then I realized our medications were in there. I then went back to try to grab the bag. I couldn't because of how fast it went up. In the process I ended with two small burns and a slight abrasion. There was no warning. The SUV has been maintenance and given all required maintenance. In fact in June it was taken in for an oil change.and 15000 mile maintenance. Currently it suspected that this was electric fire. I also have a video of someone that was passing by. The SUV was towed by the indianapolis police department to their lot were it is currently.
My Sportage accelerates randomly and often while driving or stopped at a stop light I've taken it to Kia and the contacted the Kia North America a case was filed they won't seem to care if its fixed bc they can't duplicate the issue
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