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.
Driving on the highway when I heard a big boom. Smoke began pouring out of the hood. When I pulled over and opened the hood there was oil leaking and a small fire. Towed to the dealership where I was told entire engine needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gateway Kia of denville (located at 3101 NJ-10, denville, NJ 07834, (973) 361-0400) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 13175736. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to restart. The contact stated that the failure recurred while traveling up a hill. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact also heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle, exited, and noticed oil leaking from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a hotel parking lot. The contact called garden grove Kia (located at 13731 harbor blvd, garden grove, ca 92843, (888) 992-1833) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unknown.
The engine seized, a rod broke and pierced engine while driving. Kia has several recalls on their vehicles for this but mine wasn't recalled and it is the same problem as those recalled. This could of caused a serious accident had it been on the highway or interstate but I happened to be in neighborhood.
Was driving my car and got a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. There was no warning lights or anything that would make me think anything was wrong till the knocking noise. I brought the car to the dealer and was told I needed a new engine. I had all the regular service done at that dealer. They have had my car for a month now and I still haven't got it back yet. Paying for a rental out of pocket.
Our Sportage has the 2.4 engine. At 139,000 miles while driving on the interstate the engine started knocking. The car displayed no check engine warning lights, no check oil, no temperature change. We lost power on the interstate but made it and pulled off the next exit. We had it towed to a repair shop. They diagnosed a failed engine and found metal shaving in oil.
April 18 2019 coming home on the highway, the engine started "knocking" real loud made it home (by luck) and the next day I called briggs Kia. Had it towed and I was informed that the engine was "blown"and that they had to replace the engine.I have had this car a year and a half.I am the second owner and I feel that this engine should have not blown like this. My Pontiac that I traded for this car had over two hundered thousand miles and the only thing I had replaced was the brakes, battery, fan belt and starter. Of the 8 cars have owned (all General Motors) this is the first time I have had an engine blown in a vehicle.Kia dealership said they could not help me because there was no recall on that engine. So I called Kia consumer assistance and they gave me a complaint number # 11203341. I was also advised that Kia might be able to help me with "good will" to reimbursement for the failure of this engine. Cost of the engine repair was $ $8906.59 and briggs did not lend me a loaner car.I had to pay for a rental at the cost of $ $280 I'm 74 years old and on a fixed income and I had to take out a loan for the repairs and rental.briggs said I had a 12/12 warranty(used engine) tried to call your office !-800-333-4542 but, was placed on hold for 15 minutes.I checked with recallmasters.com and it stated there was a recall on Kia Sportage with engine freeze up causing knocking noise. Please see if you can help me in some way. Thanks former U.S. marine veit nam veteran
I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph. There was a loud cracking noise and my vehicle began to smoke. I immediately pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When I opened the hood I could see some flames in the engine bay. There was a significant amount of oil that had leaked out after pulling over. The car had to be towed to a repair shop. I am still waiting for more information but I have been told by the mechanic that the engine will need to be replaced.
I was driving straight, about 70 mph down a local highway, clicking began which then got louder along with a squeak. My accelerator went out and I wasn't able to drive any further. Anytime you start it up and press on the pedal, it clicks really loud and my mechanic said its the engine.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the engine was faulty and made an abnormal clanking noise. In addition, oil and water leaked onto the pistons and damaged the engine. The check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to briggs Kia (3137 S Kansas ave, topeka, ks 66611, (785) 246-8020) where it was diagnosed that a new engine needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.
While driving at 40 mph on 4800 South street in salt lake city, Utah the engine shut down. I pulled over immediately. I could not turn the engine over with the starter or any other means. It was towed into the Kia dealer and I have been told the engine is seized up and has to be replaced. The dealer has told me this has been a problem with some of these 2013 model years. Kia has said this particular car is not on their recall list. If you look online the description of the problem of cars with a recall is exactly what happened here. I belive this is a real problem with this particular engine and Kia is not standing behind it.
While driving home going approx. 40 mph on the freeway, the engine out of no where, completely seized up. After pulling over in busy rush our traffic the car was locked up and stopped working. There was no check engine light prior, no heat issues and there has never been any mechanical issues involving my vehicle. I have provided all maintenance documents dating back all the way to 5 years. While there are several recalls involving 2013 Kia Sportages, even with these exact symptoms, I have been told numerous times mine does not apply.
I was driving on the 14 freeway the oil light flashed car stalled out I had the car towed a mechanic looked at it said a baring was thrown and there was a recall & to call the dealership. They said there was a recall but not on my VIN number there is nothing else I can do. Everything that happened is exactly what the recall stated how can I get this taken care of I need my car I'm a single mom and disabled
I was driving on the expressway and I heard a loud noise I was close to my exit so I got off and the car started to smoke so I towed the car to my mechanic and he said the engine was gone and it was full of oil
After having an upgrade to the system our car now goes into limp mode. They have changed several parts and $4,000 later they still can not fix the problem. They just keep charging us for different parts and our car still goes into limp mode even though they have said they have fixed it. One day the car will run fine and the next we will be driving and cannot go over 40 miles per hour no matter how hard you are hitting the gas. Several hours later the check engine light will come on but according to Kia it has nothing to do with limp mode and all of these parts have already been replaced.
I have had my vehicle looked at numerous times since I bought it 3 years ago. There is a odd thumping/humming like sound coming from under the hood or axle area, while driving, at any speed. Nothing has been found. My vehicle shakes occasionally while driving over 45 mph. My air pressure light continues to be on constantly, even after shelling out the money to have the sensors replaced. I always feel like I have flat tires, although they seem fine when I check them. I am concerned for my safety, my children and other drivers on the road while I am driving. I have searched numerous times for recalls and found nothing for my VIN. However, I was told by a dealer that there was a recall for safety campaign (some underbody addl anti-corrosion: Sl). I have had my radio head unit replaced as it was glitching when using backup camera. The radio stopped playing through the speakers, although it still showed I had full control over the volume and toggling stations. My phone would connect via bluetooth but I was unable to use it. I feel my vehicle is part of many recalls that have previously affected and are currently affecting many Kia's and would greatly appreciate it if it can be added to the list so I can have a safe vehicle to drive around for my family. Below I put my last service date as when it started happening, again it happened just shortly after I bought the vehicle in 2016.
While getting off the highway the car started making a rattling, knocking sound, it was a scary sound so I drove it to Firestone to see what was wrong. Apparently I need a new engine on a car that has 81K miles. The vehicle has had routine maintenance since purchased. Some 2013 Sportages with the same issue and same motor have been recalled mine has not. Time to see if Kia stands behind the product
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