2% of complaints about the 2014 KIA Sportage came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 8.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (71 complaints), typically at 8.4 yr or about 95,500 miles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HOT AIR SUDDENLY EMITTED FROM THE VENTILATION UNIT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPRESSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE MUFFLER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED DON DAVIS NISSAN AT (877) 376-9083 (1901 N COLLINS ST, ARLINGTON, TX 76011) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY POOR GAS MILEAGE, ENGINE SPEED REDUCED, ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO PULL ITSELF. VERY CONCERNING DRIVING IN DALLAS TRAFFIC. CAR IS STILL AT DEALERSHIP 300 MILES AWAY TWO MONTHS AFTER THIS INCIDENT.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.