How many problems does the 2006 KIA Sportage have?

The 2006 KIA Sportage currently has 111 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2006 KIA Sportage?

The most common problems reported for the 2006 KIA Sportage are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2006 KIA Sportage problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2006 KIA Sportage comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2006 KIA Sportage Problems

AIR BAGS

27 complaints

AIR BAG NOT ENGAGED LIGHT IS ON

Sep 26, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE SOMETIMES OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXHIBITING THE FAILURE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,685.

Jan 16, 2018

I WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL A CITY STREET AND BEGAN TO TURN RIGHT. AS I WAS SLOWLY TURNING GOING ABOUT 15-20MPH USING THE BRAKES, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-40MPH, HIT MINE ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGING FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE DRIVERS DOOR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Aug 28, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SINCE 2010 I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON. I WAS WELL WITHIN WARRANTY WHEN THIS BEGAN WITH MILEAGE AT 35,736. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED IT MULTIPLE TIMES; REPLACED BUCKLE TENSORS, REPLACED SEAT, HARNESS, RERAN THE CODES, ETC. TO DATE, IT IS STILL NOT CORRECTED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPT. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM KIA CORPORATION OFFERING A FINAL SETTLEMENT TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION IN WRITING ON WHETHER OR NOT THIS FINAL FIX WOULD WOULD WORK AND IF THEY WOULD WARRANTY THIS FIX. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF THE AIRBAGS WOULD DEPLOY UPON ACCIDENT. THEY SAID THEY DO NOT KNOW FOR SURE, BUT IT IS LIKELY THEY WILL NOT DEPLOY. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AFTER THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WHICH REPLACED THE SEAT. I HAVE PAID FOR A MAJORITY OF THESE FIXED. MOST IMPORTANT TO ME IS OUR SAFETY. CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR AND WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON I AM AFRAID TRADE IN VALUE WOULD BE REDUCED. IN 2012 KIA RECALLED ALMOST 150,000 OPTIMAS AND RONDOS FOR AIRBAG ISSUES. I RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU CONSIDER THE KIA SPORTAGE AIRBAG FOR RECALL.

Nov 12, 2016

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AT TIMES. I AM CONCERNED THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 10, 2015

+ 22 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

The fan for my car worked intermittently. I took the car to the dealership and they said it was the fan. I replaced the fan myself. While replacing the fan, I noticed that one of the connectors was melted. After changing the fan, nothing changed. After that, I decided to remove the bad looking connector. When I did, I realized the damage was much worse than I realized. Some of the casing from the wiring was totally melted off. My radio also started changing stations randomly and my GPS was getting hot when I used it. After I replaced the connector, everything worked perfectly.

May 02, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HARNESS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH AND THEN ACCELERATED BACK TO NORMAL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH KIA (6546 OCEAN GATEWAY, EASTON, MD 21601, (410) 200-9784) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,723. *BF*JB

Nov 19, 2019

TO CASE 10422342 AND OTHERS HOPING FOR RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS USELESS GOVERNMENT DATABASE ... WE SUBMITTED A COUPLE OF CLAIMS ON THE SAME SITUATION (10358922 BEING THE LATEST). THE SYMPTOMS: CAR WOULD BE RUNNING AND SUDDENLY ALL SHUT OFF, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL. WHEN THE CAR STOPPED MOVING, WE COULD TURN OFF THE KEY AND TURN IT ON AGAIN AND IT CAME BACK WITH NO PROBLEM. AT FIRST IT WAS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM REST, BUT IT FINALLY STARTED TO OCCUR WHILE DRIVING (READ 10358922 FOR STORY). APPARENTLY BECAUSE POWER SHUT OFF THE OBDII COULDN'T STORE ANY CODES. KIA TRIED TO FIX IT (HQ SAID TO WIGGLE WIRES UNTIL IT REPRODUCED THE PROBLEM). I DROVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES WHILE DATA-LOGGING, HOPING TO CATCH THE PHENOMENON. FINALLY AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AGAIN WITH OUR DAUGHTER, I TOOK IT TO KIA AND DEMANDED THAT THEY DISCUSS WITH HQ, BUT THEY GAVE THE SAME STUPID ANSWERS. I FINALLY TOLD THEM TO KEEP THE CAR (MY DEALER DID GIVE US A LOANER) UNTIL THEY COULD MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN, BUT TO DATA-LOG EVERY TIME TO SEE IF THEY COULD CATCH THE PROBLEM. AFTER NEARLY A MONTH, THEY DID RECORD THE EVENT, AND IT WAS THE ECU! IT WAS SHUTTING DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL AFTER A THERMAL OVERLOAD ISSUE. AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID. SIGNALS BECAME ERRATIC AND JUST SHUT DOWN. ECU WAS REPLACED AND HAVEN'T HAD THE PROBLEM REOCCUR YET BUT IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY WEEK SO WE'RE SKEPTICAL. BY THE WAY, REPORTING THESE DATA ON THIS DATABASE DID NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, EVEN WITH SEVERAL SIMILAR SITUATIONS OCCURRING. *TR

Sep 11, 2011

MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WILL JUST STALL. MY RADIO AND AC ARE USUALLY ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS, ALSO I HAVE NOTICED I HAVE HAD MY FOOD EASING ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY REASON TO RECREATE OR MAKE THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN AGAIN. MY AC AND RADIO ARE ALSO SHUTTING OFF AND THEN COMING RIGHT BACK ON FOR NO REASON. *TT

Aug 28, 2011

THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE HAD AN ELECTRIC MELT DOWN. AT PROX 72,000 MILES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM- FACTORY REP CAME AND REWIRED THE HARNESS BY REPLACING THE MELTED WIRING. *TR

Nov 16, 2009

Fire: 1

+ 3 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 complaints

AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND KIA DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, AS I TURNED INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I COASTED INTO THE PARKING LOT. REPAIR ORDER STATED POSSIBLE SOLENOID FAILURE (CODE P0665) AND REPLACED BANK 2 INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE SOLENOID.THIS WAS ON 10/2010. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT BY US AS NEW. AGAIN, THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED WHILE DECELERATING AND/'OR TURNING (DEC. 21, 2011). THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN 3-4 WEEKS. CALLED KIA CONSUMER TELEPHONE NUMBER IN OWNER'S MANUAL AND THEY HAVE NO OTHER INCIDENTS REPORTED FOR THIS PROBLEM. CAR KNOW HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY SAID WE'RE OUT OF WARRANTY AND WE SHOULD TAKE IT TO OUR KIA DEALER IN OUR TOWN. CALLED THEM AND EARLIEST APPOINTMENT IS NEXT WEEK AS THEIR TECHNICIAN IS IN SCHOOL. THE WIFE AND I ARE WORRIED THAT WE MAY BE "REAR-ENDED" AS THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, AS WE WERE BRAKING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. *TR

Dec 21, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY ADVISED THE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 09, 2010

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX HAS REPEATED PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN/STALL UPON STARTING FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING, AND IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS ALSO WITH AND WITHOUT LIGHTS. NO CODE HAS SHOWN UP ON THE COMPUTER. NO WARNING. FIRST INDICATION THERE IS A PROBLEM IS WHEN WE TAKE OFF AND STEERING IS STIFF (E.G. NO PS) AND THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE. *TR

Mar 15, 2010

THE CONTACT HAS 2006 KIA SPORTAGE THAT HAS BURNED OFF ANTI-FREEZE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENT. THE COIL IS THINING AND CAUSING IT TO COME THROUGH THE WINDOW. THERE WAS AN IN CABIN AIR FILTER PLACED IN THE VEIHICLE THAT DID NOT HELP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AROUND NOVEMBER OF 2008. 35000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM STARTED AND 45962 NOW

Dec 11, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE BODY SHOP AND WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,380. UPDATED 03-05-08 *BF

Dec 07, 2007

Crash: 1

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ENGINE

5 complaints

MY FRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME AT 55 MPH WHEN MY SPORTAGE STARTING SPEEDING UP ON ITS OWN. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT IT WANTED TO CUT OFF. SO WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED IT STARTED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING ON IT'S OWN. THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT 15 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS. IT WAS REALLY SCARY. AT ONE POINT IT CUT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOONE ELSE BEHIND ME. I DID MAKE IT HOME AND IT DIED PULLING IN THE DRIVE.

Oct 19, 2020

WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE PICKING UP SPEED. WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH THE ENGINE SURGED PAST 2000 RPM. WHILE DRIVING ON A DOWNGRADE THE VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED, AND I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGINE RPM WENT 2000 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. FROM MY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER VEHICLES I THOUGHT: MAYBE THE DRIVER'S MAT SHIFTED, OR SOME OTHER OBJECT MAY HAVE FALLEN AND WAS INTERFERING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I FELT AROUND THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT, BUT FOUND NO FOREIGN OBJECTS. I USED THE TIP OF MY FOOT TO MAKE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS UP ALL THE WAY, AND THEN ENGINE RPM APPEARED TO GO TO NORMAL. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION I TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL A FEW TIMES TO RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE WENT TO 2000 RPM FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND CAME BACK DOWN. I CHECKED FOR ANY CODES USING AN OBD II SCANNER, HOWEVER NONE WERE FOUND.

Aug 09, 2019

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN. THE ENGINE DIES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DRIVERS BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES OR SWERVE OUTOF THE WAY. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WENT ON INTERNET, AND MANY CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.

Nov 29, 2017

MOTOR BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON A HWY, CAR STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, AND THE BREAKS TO STOP RESPONDING.

Jul 27, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A BANGING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH GLASSMAN KIA (28000 TELEGRAPH RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034) WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,430.

Jul 24, 2017

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

July 14, 2020 To whom it may concern I [XXX] is owner of Kia Sportage 2006 [XXX] I purchase this vehicle 12/2005 from Kia in Paramus NJ. This vehicle now has 137,296 miles also what make note it has not never been in accident or given me big issues. In May 2018, I received a recall on this vehicle for application of additional anti- corrosion material (SC104) which I brought my vehicle to Tenafly NJ (which is now closed) •Only July 2, 2020 appropriately 5:20 pm I was driven home to pick up my mother, I heard a weird sound coming from left back wheel. And continuing driving the sound got louder, I taken the vehicle to my mechanic and left there. •July 3, 2020, I went to pick up the vehicle and the mechanic showed me underneath the vehicle how the vehicle corrupted (photos include). The mechanic advises me not to drive the car that it is very hazardous to me and others on the road and I should notify the dealership. •July 5,2020, I called the customer relation of Kia which they stated that they will look at it and have vehicle towed to nearness Kia, which is Jack Daniels Motors, Inc Kia in Fairlawn NJ. The vehicle arrived 9:30 am. I received phone at 3:30 pm from Service Advisor [XXX], who actual ask me to come in and sign papers. I could not come on July 5,2020 •On July 6, 2020 I arrived at Kia Jack Daniels Motors, Inc at 5:30 pm to talk to Service Advisor [XXX], he stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and it was out of his hands and someone will get back to me. •On July 10, 2020 I received a phone call from Service Advisor [XXX] that the vehicle pass the warranty and they cannot help me with the issue. I should call customer relation. Then I called customer relation again, I talk to [XXX] ext. [XXX]. The customer servant, [XXX] stated that I should call my insurance company to pay for repairs, (out pocket). I told him that this issue is not my insurance company issue. The issue is Kia, which ha INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Jan 08, 2023

TRAVELING 60 MPH, ON HIGHWAY (PA TURNPIKE EXTENSION) NEAR ALLENTOWN, PA. FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING, ANOTHER DRIVER WARNED ME TO PULL OVER, WHEELS WOBBLING. FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARMS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED. THERE'S BEEN KIA RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT KIA HAS REFUSED OWNERSHIP OF THIS DEFECT ON SPORTAGE. THEY DENIED COVERING ALL OR PART OF THIS $500 REPAIR + TOWING + LOSS OF USE. WE LIVE 2.5 HRS. AWAY FROM INCIDENT. THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS ISSUE! (I AM 54, HAVE OWNED MANY CARS. HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCE A RUSTED THOUGH SUSPENSION PART.) KIA DID ISSUE A "VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WHICH WE RECEIVED 6/14, TO ADDRESS SPORTAGE NEEDING ADDITIONAL ANTI CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE IN STATES THAT USE SALT ON ROADS. WE HAVE REQUESTED KIA TO RECONSIDER COVERING THIS DEFECT. *TR

Aug 25, 2014

TOOK 2006 KIA SPORTAGE FOR YEARLY PA INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTED, IN DANGER OF BREAKING AND MUST BE REPLACED FOR STATE INSPECTION/SAFETY. TODAY, 11/21/13, KIA ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM RUSTED/SAFETY ONLY ON THE 2006, ETC., SEDONA VANS. WHY NOT INCLUDE ALL 2006 KIA MODELS? THERE ARE ALREADY COMPLAINTS FILED THAT SUSPENSION FAILURES OCCURRED ON 2006 SPORTAGES. *TR

Nov 21, 2013

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I-84 WEST WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. I PULLED OFF JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO TURN ONTO THE TACONIC PARKWAY GOING NORTH TO ALBANY (I LIVE IN ALBANY COUNTY, NY). I SLOWLY PULLED MY CAR ONTO THE TACONIC TO GET OUT OF THE MASSIVE TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UNDER THE REAR OF THE CAR AND SAW THAT THE CONTROL ARM OF THE STRUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY AND BROKEN. THE CONTROL ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ALSO RUSTED THROUGH AND WOULD HAVE BROKEN AS WELL. *JB

Sep 05, 2013

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE AS DRIVERS VISION IS IMPAIRED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 27, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH A SNOW STORM AT NIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. WHEN SLUSH STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD WHILE THE WIPERS WERE OPERATING, THEY FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIPERS WERE EQUIPPED WITH A CLIP THAT DISCONNECTS TO KEEP THE MOTOR FROM BURNING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,800. UPDATED 03-05-08 *BF

Dec 17, 2007

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE DURING A STORM WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BROKE LEAVING ME WITH NO WIPERS THE DEALERSHIP HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ABOUT 10 OF THE SAME CARS DURING THE SAME STORM. *JB

Mar 31, 2007

THE REAR WIPER ARM OF THE KIA SPORTAGE IS MADE OF WEAK PLASTIC AND CANNOT WITHSTAND GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE FIRST CAR WASH IT WENT THROUGH RIPPED OFF THE WIPER BLADE AND COVER OVER THE INSTALLATION NUT. THE SECOND CAR WASH THEN BROKE THE ARM. THIS RESULTS IN THE INABILITY TO CLEAR THE REAR WINDOW OF DIRTY/SNOW/RAIN RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY AND POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS. THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT THERE PROBLEM AND REQUIRE THAT I PAY OVER $100 TO REPAIR AFTER WHICH I MUST HAND WASH THE CAR. *JB

Apr 04, 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN WIRING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V015000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 21, 2018

Fire: 1

VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE WERE LUCKY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR TO THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WERE MELTED AND FALLING APART. THE CONNECTOR ITSELF WAS MELTED. HE DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT IT FROM CATCHING FIRE. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD, BEING THAT MY DAUGHTERS FEET WERE DIRECTLY BELOW THE AREA THAT WAS SMOKING AND MELTING, ABOUT TO CATCH FIRE. IT IS JUST BELOW THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SIDE. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE HAPPENED MANY TIMES WITH THIS VEHICLE MODEL BY READING ONLINE REPORTS. I HOPE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT IT BEFORE SOMEONE IS BURNT OR WORSE. *TR

Apr 27, 2015

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESULTING IN NO HEAT, DEFROST, AIR CONDITIONING. DEALER STATES HARNESS AND FUSE BLOCK REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST - IT WAS 22 DEGREES THIS MORNING - I DROVE 5 MILES BEFORE WINDSHIELD WAS CLEAR. *TR

Nov 01, 2011

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 complaints

I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE ESC OFF LIGHTS GOES ON DASHBOARD. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT AND BECOMES SLUGGISH. I PULL OVER AND PARK THE CAR THEN IT WON'T GO INTO DRIVE OR OUT OF PARK. I WAIT OVER 15 MINUTES AND AM ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. I HAVE BROUGHT TO KIA DEALTERSHIP AND SAID IT WAS BRAKE SWITCH. THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I WILL BRING IT IN TO DEALER SHIP AGAIN BECAUSE CAR SEEMS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 3, 2017 AND STILL A RECURRING PROBLEM

Apr 16, 2017

THE ESC OFF LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME . I HAVE NEVER TOUCHED THE BUTTON - THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK EITHER. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES, HOWEVER NOW I CANNOT OPEN THE BACK HATCH IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK NEITHER THE PUSH BUTTON OR THE KEY WILL OPEN BACKHATCH OR WINDOW - MAKING IT NOW IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO BRAKE LIGHT TO CHANGE BULB-VERY UNSAFE. *TR

Apr 17, 2015

THE ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. IT GOES OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES . THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT BUT SO FAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS. *TR

Apr 08, 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER EACH REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ESC WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 30, 2014

I BELIEVE THIS TOPIC HAS NEVER BEEN ADDRESSED AND THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST BECAUSE OF VISIBILITY. THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO ALL VEHICLES WITH PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS. THEY BECOME VERY CLOUDY AND DIMINISH THE BRIGHTNESS TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY IS GREATLY IMPAIRED. IN THE PAST THEY WERE MADE OF GLASS AND WERE ALWAYS BRIGHT AND CLEAR. I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE BRIGHT AND CLEAR FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THERE ARE AFTER MARKET CLEANERS AND POLISHES THAT DON'T REALLY WORK. THEY NEED TO BE MADE OF GLASS OR PLASTIC THAT DOESN'T GET CLOUDY. *TR

Apr 01, 2014

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ESC OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH) WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

Apr 28, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or model was not included in the recall. Additionally, the recall was state-specific. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, who informed the contact of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

May 25, 2023

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL AND FUMES WHICH EMANATED FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION, GAS WAS OBSERVED LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO SAFETY HAZARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GAS TANK DUE TO CORROSION. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.

Oct 17, 2006

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

I HIT THE SIDE OF A CAR I DIDN'T SEE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR PARK ONTO THE ROAD, SO I WAS MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD. A CAR HAD APPEARED FROM BEHIND 2 TURNING CARS AND I HIT THE SIDE OF IT. NEITHER THE AIR BAG OR THE SEAT BELT IN MY CAR STOPPED MY HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS VERY SHAKEN AT THE TIME AS ANYONE WOULD BE. THE FOLLOWING DAY I NEEDED TO REST, AND 2 DAYS LATER WENT TO ER WHERE I HAD A SCAN AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION. OVER 2 WEEKS LATER, I AM MUCH BETTER BUT NOT YET FULLY RECOVERED. I RECEIVED A CITATION FROM THE ATTENDING POLICE OFFICER FOR CARELESS DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED CORPORATE KIA TO ASK WHY BOTH THE AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT FAILED TO HELP ME AVOID INJURY. I ATTACH A PHOTO OF THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND THE POLICE REPORT.

Nov 19, 2020

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED ABOUT 2500K MILES AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER 60K MILES AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT ABOUT $100, THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT WAS ABOUT 80K MILES. I WAS QUOTED $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT WHEN I COMPLAINED THEY OFFERED TO DO IT FOR $100. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IT APPEARS TO NEED A RECALL ON THE PART. I DO NOT THINK THAT WE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED AND IN THE MEAN TIME WE ARE DRIVING AROUND WITHOUT THE SENSOR WORKING FOR THE AIR BAG. GOOD JOB KIA! *TR

Apr 22, 2013

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. AFTER SAFELY STOPPING THE VEHICLE, I HAD TO MANUALLY RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE NORMAL POSITION. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC IDLING 3000 TO 4000 RPM. ONCE PARKED AT 178382 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS RECHECKED, AND ENGINE IDLE RPM RETURNED TO NORMAL. I CHECKED THE OBDII AND FOUND NO PREVIOUS OR PENDING CODES. I WILL REPLACE THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE.

Aug 13, 2019

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLEANED, AND I AM NO LONGER EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES.

Aug 09, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERNIGHT. THAN ABOUT 3-5 DAYS LATER MY ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW ALWAYS STAY ON WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS PAST WEEKEND I SENT A SERVICE REQUEST ONLINE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH ISSUE TO BE FIXED. I DID BUNCH OF RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS THE ONE CAUSING THE OTHER ISSUES AND STILL CAN CAUSE MORE. ON 2/1/16 A KIA SERVICE EMPLOYEE CALLED AND LEFT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO MAY CAR. LATER ON THAT SAME DAY MY CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. FROM ALL THE RESEARCH I DID THE BRAKE SWITCH IS THE CAUSE FOR ALL THREE PROBLEMS I'M HAVING NOW. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS HOW CAN OTHER 2006 KIA SPORTAGES WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE LIKE ME IS COVERED BUT MY CAR IS NOT.

Feb 03, 2016

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY YEAR AND MODEL CAR. BUT WHEN I CALLED KIA THEY STATED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS, EVEN THOUGH MY MAKE MODEL WAS RECALLED AND MY CAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING THAT WAS RECALLED. *JS

Apr 28, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON AND APPLY THE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Aug 29, 2014

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH BEHIND SEVERAL OTHER CARS APPROACHING A REDLIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AND AS THE CARS AHEAD OF ME BEGAN TO BRAKE, I DID AS WELL. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE AND I HAD TO STOMP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I MANUALLY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE ESC LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CAR HAD THE STOP LAMP RECALL DONE IN NOVEMBER 2009. *TR

Aug 21, 2013

TIRES

2 complaints

TIRE FAILURE. TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. TRAVELING 65MPH ON A CLEAR, STRAIGHT STATE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD BAND AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW AND THE TREAD SEPARATED ENTIRELY, I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE ENTIRE PIECE OF TREAD FROM THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE HAD ONLY 12,000 ON IT AND 10 DAYS EARLIER THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED. RIKEN RAPTOR DOT# Y94CYNRO. *TR

Oct 13, 2009

KUMHO TIRE E4 0225645-S I BOUGHT A KIA SPORTAGE 06. I HAVE 15400 MI. ON MY ODOMETER. I PUT AIR IN THEM RECENTLY AND THE GUY AT THE AUTO SHOP SAID I SHOULD AVOID LONG DRIVES DUE TO THE TIRES CRACKING. WITH THE LACK OF MILEAGE ON THE CAR, WHY IS IT THAT THE TIRES ARE CRACKING. THEY AREN'T OLD. THE TREADS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. IS THERE A RECALL ON THEM? I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I AM PUTTING IN THE RIGHT MODEL NUMBER. *TR

Aug 05, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Apr 26, 2022

WHEELS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle Kia America Case ID #14353653 which Kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at Borst Automotive in the state of Arizona on 09/18/21 where several concerns were reported to me that Kia failed to report. There is a new and concerning grinding with the engine on my 2006 Kia Sportage LX that sounds like it might be an exhaust leak. I hear loud grinding sounds now when turning on the car that immediately sound when it is fired up, and when accelerating is the worst, but the sound starts loud and is immediate when I turn on the vehicle and fire up the engine. Two days ago on 10-01-21 which was the last night I drove it as it feels unsafe to drive now, I did not get far before the front driver's tire closest to the engine completely blew out/ and exploded coming off of it's wheel and cap hinting at a potential engine problem or recalled defect. I had to immediately pull over and call AAA to come put the spare donut on my car to get it back home to park. The engine appears to have something wrong with the exhaust system and it sounds bad. I reported this today to Kia America case ID #14407655. I always make it a point to to check fluids and something is not right here. The car is overheated but Radiator is fine and coolant, and all other engine fluids are full but could be an engine issue that is dangerous. This engine sounds like it will burst at any minute its grinding and stalling so bad. Made an appointment with Royal Kia in my hometown Tucson, AZ for October 12, 2021 to have the fuel tank straps replaced and towed as apparently they are faulty and this was the soonest this dealership could perform this. I know the 2010-2021 Sportage models were recalled under Safety Recall 20V-750 but since this recall is somewhat new and yet to discover other Kia Sportage’s that might also be affected. Consumer also noticed malfunctioning of brake and tail lights when pushing the brake pedal and without pushing on it. Taillight bulb had to be replace immediately when purchasing the vehicle. Headlight/lamps were also faulty and replacement on the driver's side as well as replacement of the tire on the driver's side already occurred in the few short weeks consumer owned the vehicle.

Oct 04, 2021

Fire: 1

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVING TROUBLE WITH COVID-19 GETTING THE PART, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A WEEK. MY MECHANIC HAS RECOMMENDED ME TAKING THE CAR TO A KIA DEALER SHIP WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON. HE THOUGH FOR SURE IT WOULD HAVE A RECALL BUT I DO NOT SEE ONE LISTED.

Dec 28, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT SHUT OFF ANY TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT OR STOP. IT CUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES ON A HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND IT WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START BACK UP GETTING DIAGNOSED TODAY, THERE NEEDS TO BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I HAVE READ 100S OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS LIKE THIS! KIA YOUR PUTTING OUR LIVES IN DANGER, PREGNANT WITH 2 KIDS AND CAR SHUTTING OFF ON HIGHWAY, OR SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN BY IT SELF IS TRAUMATIZING. DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE IS BADLY HURT!! ALSO I AM BIG AND PREGNANT AND DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN I AM ASSUMING THAT TOO IS AN ELECTRIC ISSUE EITHER WAY I HAVE TO CLIMB OVER SEATS, THIS CAR LOOKED GREAT AFTER 1 DAY DOOR STOPPED WORKING AND WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF OWNING IT NOW SPEED! KIA YOU REALLY NEED TO FIX ALL THESE ISSUES SEEMS TO ME THERE IS ELECTRIC PROBLEMS ALL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. PLEASE HELP

Nov 25, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 06, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE BRAKE LIGHTS, HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 240,000.

Nov 05, 2019

STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED THE TANK STRAPS FOR ME. UNFORTUNATELY, ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE SERVICE TECH SAID THAT HE COULD NOT REPLACE THE STRAPS BECAUSE HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE GAS TANK "WOULD FALL APART DUE TO CORROSION ALONG THE WELDED SEAM OF THE TANK" A COMMON PROBLEM KNOWN TO KIA. BECAUSE THE TECH DID NOT HAVE A NEW TANK IN STOCK, I ASKED HIM IF HE COULD GET ONE FROM A JUNK YARD, HE SAID THAT SUCH A USED TANK "WOULD LIKELY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM." I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET KIA TO REPLACE THE STRAPS AND TANK AT THEIR EXPENSE AND TO FOLLOW-UP WITH UNDERCOATING AS THEY ARE OBLIGATED TO DO - FOR MONTHS! I HAVE CALLED KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND KIA AMERICA MANAGEMENT IN IRVINE CA MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTHS. THE ONLY RESPONSE I HAVE HAD THUS FAR WAS FROM JESSICA WEAVER OF KIA'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT (520 772 4714) MS WEAVER HAS REPEATEDLY REQUESTED THAT I GIVE HER MORE TIME AND SHE REPEATEDLY FAILS TO FOLLOW-THROUGH ON HER COMMITMENTS TO CALL BACK. MY LATEST CONTACT FROM HER WAS TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE SHE AGAIN REQUESTED MORE TIME (FIVE DAYS) TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE - - I AGAIN NEVER HEARD BACK FROM MS WEAVER. WHAT MS WEAVER HAS CONVEYED TO ME IS THAT THE REGIONAL PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER NEEDS TO APPROVE THE REPAIR AND REVIEW THE PHOTOS THAT WERE TAKEN OF THE GAS TANK ...AND SHE CANNOT GET TO HIM. I HAVE REPEATEDLY RESPONDED THAT THERE MUST BE SOMEONE AT KIA WHO CAN APPROVE THE REPAIR. MY SENSE IS THAT THIS POOR WOMAN HAS BEEN TOLD TO JERK ME AROUND UNTIL I GIVE UP ...THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP IN GETTING KIA TO MEET THEIR OBLIGATION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Aug 29, 2019

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

I HAD THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES. AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY ONLY DELETE THE ERROR. THE FIRS ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG (AIRBAG LIGHT ERROR) THE ERROR SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT.. AND THE SECOND ERROR THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOMETER IS READING ABOUT 5 MILE OFF.

Jun 03, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ABS MODULE FAILURE. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT APPEARED TO LOOSE POWER. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD LOCKED UP DUE TO THE FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE MAIN ROAD WE WERE ON.

Mar 26, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION TO VEHICLE COMPUTER" AND "WAITING FOR RESPONSE FROM VEHICLE". VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DISABLED. TOTAL OPERATING MILAGE OF VEHICLE IS 38,500 MILES.

Dec 31, 2018

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNDERCOATING PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE VOLUNTARILY, BUT THE FRAME BECAME CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED BEAN'S KIA OF MECHANICSBURG (6302 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050) WHO VERIFIED THE CORROSION AND THE FACT THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNREPAIRABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,700.

Jun 19, 2018

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM CACTUS JACKS DURING EASTER WEEKEND 2018. WITH IN THE FIRST WEEK WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION BUT COMING TO A STOP. I THOUGHT IT WAS WEIRD AND THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN USER ERROR. TO DATE IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES. IT OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO EITHER STOP OR TURN. IT HAS BEEN ON A CITY STREET. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS VARY. THE GAUGE PANEL LIGHTS UP AS IF THE KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION, AND IT ALMOST FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING BUT ITS NOT MOVING. AND IT ALSO DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION DOESNT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS ANY OTHER TIME.

May 14, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. AS I'M READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS THE AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, MY SAFETY IS AN ISSUE HERE. I AM CERTAIN THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. IT WILL BE SENT TO THE DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT. ALSO, I HAVE GOOGLED AS TO WHY MY BLOWER MOTOR WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THAT'S THE BLOWER RESISTOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THOSE COMPLAINTS ARE ON HERE ALSO, ALMOST CATCHING FIRE. I'VE NEVER FELT SO UNSAFE BEING IN A VEHICLE. THESE 2 MAIN FACTORS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.

Mar 26, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE, RADIATOR, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

Dec 20, 2016

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Aug 11, 2015

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIMES BEFORE AT WHICH EACH TIME I WENT INTO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 12/3/14, 12/8/14 AND 12/10/14. SOMETIMES IF IT WAS DURING THE DAY I TOOK THE KIA DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER I NOTICED WHILE RESEARCHING THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH A FAULTY THROTTLE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION KIA WANTS TO CHARGE ME $248 TO REPLACE A THROTTLE. FROM THE REVIEWS ISSUED ONLINE THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT THAT KIA MANUFACTURER IS AWARE. ACCORDING TO SAFECAR.GOV THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A FAULTY THROTTLE (E.G. OR FAULTY PARTS) AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE SERVICE DEALER. FINALLY COBB COUNTY SERVICE (CUSTOMER # [XXX]) SUGGESTED REPAIR INVOICE STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING TPS NEED MORE DIAGNOSIS TIME WITH VEHICLE IN ORDER TO FIND OUT ISSUE? I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A SAFETY RELATED DEFECTS (E.G. 267 OR MORE COMPLAINTS ONLINE NOT TO MENTION THE SAFETY DEFECTS OF THE 2006 SPORTAGE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF), ESPECIALLY TO PAY FOR A PART THAT WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT CUT OFF. I ALSO FILED AN INQUIRY WITH KIA ON TODAY 12/16/2014, CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION REFERENCE NUMBER (#[XXX]).I AM AWAITING A CALL FROM KIA ABOUT THIS INQUIRY. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AND THE COST OF REPAIRS SHOULD BE REMEDIED AT NO COST TO ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 16, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KIA THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. VERBATIM: FOUND BLOWER MOTOR BAD AND FRIED RESISTOR AND HARNESS. LEFT UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT FIRE FROM STARTING. THIS VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND CERTAINLY SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY AIR ISSUES UNLESS FREON IS NEEDED. THIS VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE 10 YR WARRANTY, BUT IT IS JUST THE POWER TRAIN. THIS ISSUE IS AN ISSUE THAT CAME STRAIGHT OFF THE MANUFACTURING LINE AND I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY VEHICLES HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE, BUT I HAVE READ SIMILAR ISSUES ON THIS SITE. KIA SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR MANUFACTURING A 1 TON KILLING MACHINE. IF THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SOME INNOCENT BYSTANDER IN MY PATH. THEY UNHOOKED THE UNIT TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE, BECAUSE THAT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CONSUMER. IT IS CRAZY THAT A RECALL HASN'T BEEN MADE YET. ALSO, MY ESC LIGHT KEEPS POPPING ON AND OFF AND ACCORDING TO THE RECALL LIST 2006 KIA SPORTAGES HAD A RECALL FOR THE STABILITY CONTROL LAMP AND I WAS INFORMED MY 2006 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I HAD THIS FIXED WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN BUT THE LIGHT STILL GOES ON AND OFF, WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY A HAZARD IF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED OR I CANNOT TURN OFF MY CRUISE CONTROL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. NOT AN HONORABLE COMPANY AND DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR

Nov 24, 2014

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THESE SAFETY RELATED DECEPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, WHO CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE LIFE, DEATH AND SAFETY OF MANY CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, IT SEEM LIKE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB), IS CONSTANTLY BEING HELD POWERLESS, WHEN IT COMES TO CONSUMERS COMPLAINT(S), THOSE DEALERSHIP ARE ALWAYS GIVEN THE GO AHEAD AND THEN PERMITTED TO CARRY ON THESE DECEPTIVE LIFE THREATENING SAFETY PRACTICES, WHENEVER COMPLAINTS ARE FILE AND FORWARDED TO THAT DEALERSHIP, THEY THEN INTENTIONALLY FAIL TO COMPLY BY BEING UNRESPONSIVE WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIME GIVEN, BY BBB CALCULATING THE CASES WILL THEN BE DROP, DISCARDED, AND STORE AWAY/CLOSED NEVER TO BE HEARD FROM AGAIN OTHER TO BE USED AS REFERENCE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SEE THE BUSINESS RATING IN THE BBB WEB PAGE. WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING; THESE DEALERS ARE PURCHASING UNSAFE VEHICLES WITHIN THE WHOLESALE AUTOMOTIVE (DAMAGE AND DISABLED) MARKET, TURNING AROUND, AND COSMETICALLY TOUCHING THEM UP AND PLACING THEM ON THEIR LOT TO BE SOLD AND EVENTUALLY PLACE THEM BACK ON THE ROAD WITHOUT THE CONSUMER EVER AWARE THEY ARE SITTING IN A UNSAFE DANGEROUS DRIVABLE VEHICLE UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE. SOME OF THESE DISCREPANCIES ARE MUCH LARGER, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DUE TO GENDER, AND CAN'T DO MUCH ABOUT IT, BECAUSE THE DEALER, NOW HAS PITCH THE ISSUE THAT THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND HAS BEEN SOLD AS IS CLEARLY FORGETTING THE FACT, WHEN THIS WAS DONE WITH A CONCEALMENT CONCEPT OF DECEPTION BY SAYING SIGN HERE SIGN THERE, IMPLYING AND PASSING ALONG DURING THE SIGNING PROCESS, IF ANY OF THESE HIDDEN MALFUNCTIONING PROBLEM(S) ARE DISCOVERED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, CONTACT ME PERSONALLY, THEN THOSE FOUND ISSUES WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REPAIR. NOT ENOUGH MOVE TO FINISH THIS STATEMENT. *TR

Nov 22, 2014

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER RESETS THE CODE/LIGHT AND CLAIMS I NEED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $2,000! THERE ARE OTHER 2006 KIA MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATS BUT NOT THE SPORTAGE. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS BEING COMPROMISED AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE A RECALL. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET TO REPAIR A FAULTY SAFETY ITEM. IF IT'S A BIG ENOUGH ISSUE TO HAVE A REPAIR BULLETIN ISSUED IT SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Sep 08, 2014

WHEELS

1 complaint

TL ' THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. JCC

Jun 23, 2014

STEERING,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

RIDING DOWN CHADDS FORD PA ROUTE ONE 6/12/14 ( THURSDAY) WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL HAD PULLED OVER IN THE MIDDLE OF AFTERNOON TRAFFIC . ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK TIE ROD CAME APART.. THE OUTER THREADS WERE STRIPPED. I HAVE A PICTURE. *TR

Jun 17, 2014

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

DRIVER"S SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN INTO FIELD OF VIEW. WILL NOT RETAIN POSITION OUT OF FIELD OF VIEW OF DRIVER. *TR

Apr 26, 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED TO FIX THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE. UPDATED 01/07/13

Nov 19, 2012

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A GROCERY STORE INSIDE SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE OTHER DRIVER DROVE OFF WITHOUT LEAVING THERE INFORMATION. I GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT GO OFF. *TR

Nov 03, 2012

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A TRANS. OK, I BOUGHT A USED TRANS BECAUSE THEY SAID I COULD"NT GET A NEW ONE. WELL AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT ON TO THE ROAD AFTER THEY INSTALLED THE TRANS IT STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING IT WAS DOING WHEN I TOOK IT IN THE FIRST TIME. WELL, THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD TO PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER TO RESET IT. WELL THAT WORKED. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I ASKED THEM IF THEY COULD RESET IT WHEN I FIRST TOOK IT TO THEM AND THEY SAID NO. WELL WHY DID THEY RESET IT THE SECOND TIME AND NOT THE FIRST TIME? I THINK I BOUGHT A TRANS THAT I DID"NT NEED IN THE FIRST PLACE. NOW I HAVE 174,441MILES ON MY CAR. AT THE TIME I GOT THE TRANS I HAD 146,740. NOW AT 27701 MILES LATER IT STARTING TO DO THE SAME THING IT WAS DOING THE VERY FIRST TIME. I THINK I GOT TAKEN. *TR

Jan 22, 2012

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE SEAT BELT MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,289 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 68,308.

Jul 07, 2011

WHEELS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH AN ULTRA 578510 DOLLY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND TOWING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOLLY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGERS SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF OF THE DOLLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE TIRES AND THE NUTS CAME OFF OF THE DOLLY. THERE WAS ALSO INDENTATION IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WHEEL WELLS OF THE FRONT TIRES. THE HUB AND TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT DID NOT AGREE WITH THE AMOUNT AND NO FURTHER OFFERS WERE MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Jan 18, 2011

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT NIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF UTAH WHEN THIS OCCURRED AGAIN. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT IN COMPLETE DARKNESS AND NO POWER ASSISTS. CAR WAS RUNNING ON CRUISE CONTROL SO NO DRIVER FUNCTION COULD HAVE CAUSED THE INCIDENT. NO WARNING SUCH AS ENGINE STUMBLE, FLICKERING LIGHTS, ETC,, IT JUST SHUT OFF!!! ONCE SAFELY STOPPED, OUR DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND GET TO THE DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT IS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ONLY HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Oct 03, 2010

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). AFTER THE REPAIR SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT IN THE REVERSE GEAR. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF. LASTLY THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE BURNT WIRES. THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE GARAGE. THE MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED.. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Oct 19, 2009

Fire: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

AS OF YET THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN BEING NOTIFIED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS FOR A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH WHICH CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES LIGHTS, THE CAR NOT TO MOVE OUT OF PARK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL TO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TR

Aug 13, 2009

PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT BLOWING. THEN I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THEN MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEN ALL MY LIGHTS CAME ON! IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL, BUT ENDED UP COSTING ME $157.14! *TR

Jul 06, 2009

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,CHILD SEAT

1 complaint

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CAR SEATS ARE UNSAFE ON EITHER SIDE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. THE ONLY LOCATION FOR LATCH IS IN EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM ABOUT TO HAVE A 2ND CHILD, AND NOW HAVE NO SAFE WAY TO PLACE 2 CHILDREN IN THE REAR OF THIS VEHICLE. I KNOW IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT ALL VEHICLES HAVE LATCH IN THE CARS, BUT HOW LEGAL CAN IT ACTUALLY BE, IF THE LOCATIONS OF LATCH ARE NOT SAFE FOR THE CHILDREN? *TR

Jun 12, 2008

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SHIFTED IN PARK. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TREE TO AVOID MERGING INTO AN INTERSECTION. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE PASSENGER SEATED IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE. THE PASSENGER SEATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SUFFERED FACIAL CUTS. NEITHER WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000.

Aug 02, 2007

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

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