7.4% of complaints about the 2018 KIA Sportage came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2018 vehicle — around the middle of the 182 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (90 complaints), typically at 5.9 yr or about 18,400 miles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
An engine compartment fire 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.
HIGH PITCHED WHIRRING SOUND LASTING 10 TO 15 SECONDS WHEN CAR IS PARKED A DAY OR MORE AFTER DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES WE HAVE HEARD IT. VEHICLE HAS 1200 MILES ON IT. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE STARTER MOTOR RUNNING.
VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH ON ONE WAY HIGHWAY IN A PASSING ZONE. PROBLEM THEN DIAGNOSED AS ENGINE FAILURE. 5 WEEKS LATER, WITH VEHICLE STILL OUT OF SERVICE, DIAGNOSED INSTEAD AS WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED. BRAND NEW CAR, 11 MONTHS OLD , 5,925 MILES, SERVICED WITH FIRST OIL CHANGE 5 DAYS BEFORE PROBLEM OCCURRED. KIA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE HAD NO REGARD FOR MY SAFETY ON THE SIDE OF A DANGEROUS FREEWAY AND HAD TO BE RESOLVED TWO HOURS LATER WITH AAA SERVICE TOWING. STILL NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM KIA.
ALL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION AND LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES RESULTING IN HEADING CRASH
KNOCKING ON THE ENGINE UPON STARTING. NO LONGER RUNNING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF NOISE.