2007 KIA Sportage Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
9 complaints
MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A MONTH.
Feb 26, 2018
ONE MORNING, THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON MY DRIVE WAY. I HAVE NOTICED MY CAR AIRBAG YELLOW LIGHT IS ON AND IT HAS BEEN ON SINCE DECEMBER 15, 2015. I KNOW ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT IT. I FEEL IT MAY BE A DEFAULT ON THE AIRBAG.
Jan 05, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR ALSO ILLUMINATED WHILE A PASSENGER WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT; THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ALSO INTERMITTENTLY SHUT ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR , AND VARIOUS OTHER UNKNOWN SENSORS. THE DEALER ALSO MENTION THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WAS UP TO CODE AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE LIGHT TO INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF AND ON IF THE OCCUPANT WAS MOVING IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,400.
May 20, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER ARE SEATED IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 12, 2013
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. DRIVER'S BELT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. AIR BAG LIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. *TR
May 20, 2011
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
The stop lamp switch was recalled & mine was replaced in 2010, but the part they replaced it with was faulty also and I’ve been driving without brake lights for years without knowing it. Then when I contacted KIA escalated customer “service,” they double-talked and gaslit me.
May 23, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY DIM. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE PLACED IN A HIGH BEAM SETTING IN ORDER TO SEE ANYTHING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT BULB WATTAGE NEEDED TO BE INCREASED AND REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Nov 30, 2016
TAKATA RECALL; CAN PULL CAR INTO PARK OR DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE. TOOK TO PELHAM KIA TO BE FIXED DUE TO RECALL BUT THEY NEVER FIXED IT. DESPERATELY NEED FIXED.
Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL ON BUT IT WOULD NOT ACTIVATE AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Nov 07, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR ESCAPE LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH) BUT THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ UPDATED 03/08/12 UPDATED 06/19/12. *JB
Feb 06, 2012
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,943.
Mar 13, 2025
While driving on the interstate, kia caught on fire. We got off interstate at our stop and a car started honking. As we didn't know car engine was on fire. We pulled into a parking lot and got out. The fire department was called. No one has looked at it to see what happened. Fire dept stated vehicle probably can't be fixed. We see there was a recall on 2007 vehicles. This is a 2007.
Aug 05, 2024
MY ENGINE SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE AUG 15 2017 FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. KIA HAS NOW GIVEN ME 8 DIFFERENT DATES FOR A NEW ENGINE.
Jan 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Jun 26, 2015
IN MARCH 2013 I HAD CASEY KIA INSTALL A REFURBISHED ENGINE TO REPLACE MY BAD ENGINE BECAUSE THE MILEAGE HAD SURPASSED THE WARRANTY. OUT OF POCKET I SPENT ABOUT 3300.00. I DROVE THIS CAR FOR ANOTHER SIX MONTHS TO WHICH I HAD NO KNOWN ISSUES UNTIL ON NOVEMBER 19, 2013. IT STARTED BINDING AND HARD SHIFTING FROM 2-3 GEAR. FLUID WAS ALSO ON RADIATOR. CASEY ALSO INSTALLED RADIATOR AT THE TIME THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. THEY SAID IN THEIR REPORT THEY REPLACED ALL FLUIDS AND REPLACED FILTERS. COME TO FIND OUT WHEN I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO AMMOCO TRANSMISSION ON NOVEMBER, 19, 2013 THAT NOT ONLY WAS THE TRANSMISSION BAD BUT RADIATOR WAS BAD..NO ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AT ANY TIME. THEY DID A COMPLETE 100 POINT SYSTEM CHECK COME TO FIND OUT CASEY KIA INSTALLED ENGINE INCORRECTLY LEAVING THE ENGINE LIGHT COMPLETELY OFF SO THAT IF I HAD ANY ISSUES WHAT SO EVER THAT I WOULD BE FORCED TO PAY MORE OUT OF POCKET FOR INTENSIVE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE. THIS CAR BECAME SO UNSAFE TO DRIVE THAT I WAS FORCED TO HAVE TO TRADE IT IN TO HALL HYUNDAI WHICH OF COURSE I GOT 1800.00 FOR A 10,000.00 VEHICLE. NOT ONLY DID I HAVE TO GIVE UP MY FAVORITE VEHICLE I WAS FORCED INTO HAVING TO BUY A CAR I DID NOT LIKE AND DID NOT WANT..BECAUSE I NEEDED IMMEDIATE TRANSPORTATION DUE TO BEING MILITARY..I REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE KIA CORPORATION WHICH THEY ARE INVESTIGATING. I HAVE COMPLETE REPORTS FROM AMMOCO AND THE FACT THAT I HAD TO REDO THE FLUIDS AND REDO THE OIL CHANGES AFTER IT CAME OUT OF CASEY KIA HANDS .THIS VEHICLE HAS ENGINE SEVERE TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD ISSUES AND IS NOT CERTIFIED PREOWNED..AND IF IS A LIE..THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME PLEASE DO I HAVE ALL THE MAINTENANCE HISTORY ON THIS VEHICLE AND ITS NOT PRETTY..[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 22, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the electronic brake control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,967.
Sep 10, 2024
ALL WHEEL BRAKE PARTS WERE REPLACED EXCEPT FOR BRAKE LINES. WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE BRAKES AT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR FROZE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN IN NEUTRAL? THE ONLY WAY TO GET THOSE WHEELS BRAKES TO RELEASE WAS TO OPEN THE INDIVIDUAL BLEEDER AND PUSH IT BY HAND USING ONLY THE EMERGANCY BRAKE TO STOP IT IN THE GARAGE. JACKED UP IN THE REAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WOULD LOCK UP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED. ONCE BLEEDER OPENED WHEEL WOULD TURN BUT LOCK UP WHEN PEDAL ONCE AGAIN PUSHED. THE KIA FORUM ONLINE REPORTS THIS HAPPENING ON VARIOUS KIA AND HUYANDIA VEHICLES OVER SEVERAL YEARS AND MODELS! THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP WHILE STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT! THE ONLY REPORTED FIX ON THE FORUM WAS REPLACEMENT OF A LEAKING MASTER CYCLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I REPLACED MY MASTER CYCLINDER AND FOUND NO LEAK INTO THE BOOSTER BUT AM STILL UNABLE TO GET BRAKE FLUID TO FEED TO THE PASSENGER REAR BRAKE AND THUS BLEED THE AIR OUT?
Sep 22, 2020
STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE BRAKES APPARENTLY LOCKED UP AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULDN'T BE MOVED IN THE NUETRAL POSITION AND WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE FROM TRAFFIC LANE WITHOUT TOW TRUCK HELP. WHEN LOADING ONTO FLAT BED TOW TRUCK FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN AND SLID ON FLATBED METAL. SAME TRUE AT HOME. ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE AT LEAST THREE CASES OF THIS HAPPENING RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYCLINDER AND PARTS OF THAT AND POWER BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.APPARENTLY THE BRAKE MASTER CYCLINDER LEAKS BRAKE FLUID INTO THE BOOSTER CAUSING MASSIVE BRAKE OR TRANSMISSION LOCKUP. IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BRAKE AT A STOP AND RENDERS YOU UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE.
Jul 26, 2020
THE ABS PUMP, CAUSED MY BRAKES TO LOCK ON ALL FOUR TIRES CAUSING RUBBER TO BURN AND SMOKE. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I NOTICED SOMETHING HAPPENED AND FELT LIKE I HAD EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD NOT DRIVE ANY MORE THAN 10 MILES AN HOUR, WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AS I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY. NO EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS GIVEN ON MY PANEL. *TR
Jun 09, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
Just bought this vehicle Feb 16 and esc plus engine light came on replaced sensors they didnt go off pulling into drive at home it caught fire and burned totally destroyed panel on front passenger side at headlight near power box.Fire dept came they said it looks electrical and was the 2nd 2007 kia sportage they had put out today.
Apr 01, 2023
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 2 WEEKS AGO FOR MY SON AND ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO START, IV'E HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE, THEY CHECKED THE BATTERY, SAID IT WAS GOOD, SAID THE ALTERNATOR WAS GOOD ALSO, THEY HAD THE VEHICLE ALL WEEKEND, THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE STARTER, PICKED THE VEHICLE UP YESTERDAY, MY SON TOOK IT TO SCHOOL TODAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN, I TRIED TO JUMP START IT WITH NO LUCK, I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE FOR MY SON TO DRIVE, THEY ARE TRYING TO FIX IT AS WE SPEAK, WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR GETTING MY MONEY BACK FOR THIS VEHICLE
Apr 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE CHIEF INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 04, 2016
STARTED EXPERIENCING TIMES WHEN I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING THE CAR. NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND TOLD IT EFFECTS BRAKE LIGHTS BUT MAY ALSO EFFECT SHIFTING. PART WAS REPLACED FOR THE 2009 RECALL. IN DECEMBER OF 2014 EXPERIENCED THE SAME SHIFTING PROBLEM, MECHANIC SAID THAT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I CHECKED KIA'S WEBSITE AND NOTICED A SECOND RECALL FOR THIS PART FROM 2013, BUT KIA SAID THEY ONLY HONOR THE ONE RECALL FROM 2009 SO I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED AGAIN EVEN THOUGH THE MANUFACTURER HAD PUT OUT A SECOND RECALL. IF SECOND RECALL ISSUED AND PROBLEM CAME BACK WHY WOULDN'T THE MANUFACTURER REPLACE THE PART?
May 21, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH THE BUTTON IN ORDER TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,163.
Mar 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,684.
Aug 14, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 25 MPH THROUGH A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WAS STILL MOVING WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK. SHE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PIECE OF PLASTIC FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILED AND CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WILL NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500. UPDATED 7/9/09 *CN UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
Jun 16, 2009
2007 KIA SPORTAGE ACCELERATOR ON THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGAGED AT FULL THROTTLE AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE. *NJ (LAWYER WRTOE IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER.)*JB
Feb 26, 2009
STEERING
3 complaints
STEERING WHEEL JAMMED IN COLD WEATHER SPECIALLY IN MORNING, VERY HARD TO TURN
Nov 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, HE FELT A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Dec 03, 2012
2007 KIA SPORTAGE STEERING WHEEL NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS NOT GOTTEN A RESPONSE OR A SOLUTION. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP WITH HIS PROBLEM. *KB
Apr 07, 2008
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
2007 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THEM. *AS *TR *JS *JS
Feb 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT WHO OWNED A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CLIENT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE MAKING A LEFT TURN WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR ENDED WAS PUSHED HEAD ON INTO THE CLIENT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLIENT'S VEHICLE ALSO ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS INTENDED. THE CLIENT WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLIENT WAS WEARING THE LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME, BUT THEY FAILED TO WORK AS INTENDED. THE CLIENT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER'S SPOUSE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY AND POSSESSION WAS LATER TRANSFERRED TO THE LAW FIRM'S STORAGE LOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO DIAGNOSE THE SEAT BELT FAILURE. THE CLIENT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS ENGAGED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT AND WORKED AS INTENDED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Dec 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS CONTINUOUSLY RETRACTED WHILE LATCHED AND FAILED TO REMAIN IN PLACE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD THE OCCUPANT IN PLACE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Mar 06, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON WET ROAD SURFACES, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BATTERY AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB KING KIA (1725 LINK RD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103 (336) 724-3866) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 12, 2017
I PARKED MY CAR I WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY AND MY STEERING WAS LOCKED,MY IGNITION WAS LOCKED AND MY SHIFTER WAS LOCKED. *TR
Mar 08, 2015
WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, I WILL LOOSE POWER STEERING AFTER DRIVING OVER A PUDDLE. THE BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON AND MY POWER STEERING WILL GO OFF. IT COMES BACK AFTER A MINUTE OR SO, BUT WHEN IT GOES OUT, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR
Mar 22, 2013
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
MY 07 SPORTAGE HAD DEVELOPED A MYSTERIOUS CREAK NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND GOING OVER BATCHES AND BUMPS(WHICH I IGNORED). THIS PROGRESSED INTO A RATHER LOUD CLUNK GOING OVER BUMPS THAT YOU COULD ALSO FEEL IN THE FLOORBOARDS. THIS PROMPTED ME TO TAKE A LOOK SEE AS TO THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. TURNS OUT, THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE REAR CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER THAT MOUNTS THE UPPER TRAILING ARMS FOR THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY HAD ROTTEN CLEAN THROUGH AND THE MOUNTING ARM ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD BROKEN FREE. HERE YOU CAN SEE THE REMNANTS OF THE CROSSMEMBER AND MOUNTING BRACKET STILL BOLTED TO THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY; THE DAMAGE WAS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CROSSMEMBER INCLUDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNT AND NOTE THE LEFT SIDE TRAILING ARM MOUNT WAS NOT TOO FAR AWAY FROM BREAKING OFF AS WELL. THE FRAME WAS ALSO ROTTED DOWN BY THE RIGHT REAR LOWER TRAILING ARM MOUNT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FOR UNDERCOATING, I TOOK IT TO THE KIA DEALER IN YONKERS, NEW YORK AND I AM SURE THEY SAW THIS ROTTEN DAMAGE AND DID NOTHING ABOUT IT PUTTING MY FAMILY AND MYSELF IN DANGER. I COULD HAVE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES. IT LOOKS LIKE THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS ARE OF CHEAP QUALITY
Nov 16, 2019
VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO PERFORATION ON RIGHT REAR SIDE MEMBER. TWO RECALLS,2011 AND 2013, WERE SUPPOSED TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. OUT OF WARRANTY AT 85,000 MILES. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Feb 04, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Aug 15, 2014
THE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) LIGHT IN MY CAR IS ILLUMINATING WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BUTTON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE BULBS (ALL OTHER TAIL LAMPS WORK...BLINKERS, FLASHERS & BACK-UP LIGHTS). I LOOKED UP ON-LINE AND FOUND THAT KIA HAD ISSUED A RECALL "EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH" ANNOUNCED ON 4/17/2009 FOR THIS VERY THING. I CONTACTED KIA MOTORS DIRECTLY TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP. THE RESPONDED ABSOLUTELY NOT, IT WAS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL. I WOULD HAVE TO INCUR THE EXPENSE. HOW DO I KNOW ONCE IT'S FIXED IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THERE SEEMS TO BE MULTIPLE SAFETY CONCERNS: 1) DRIVING WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND BEING UNAWARE; 2) THE ESC MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL/NOT SHUT OF WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE. I AM CONCERNED THAT PEOPLES SAFETY IS AT RISK. *TR
Jan 25, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
MY COMPLAINT IS WITH KIA MOTORS AMERICA. THEY WERE REQUIRED TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE 'STOP LAMP SWITCH' IN 2009 FOR CERTAIN KIA MODELS INCLUDING MY 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED IN JUNE OF 2009 FOR THIS ISSUE. SINCE THEN THE "WARRANTY" EXPIRED ON THE PART AND IT IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN (I HAVE NO FUNCTIONAL BRAKE LIGHTS). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY MUST CHARGE ME THE FULL $160.00 TO FIX IT. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THE PART, SO I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR LEGALLY FOR AT LEAST A WEEK UNTIL THE PART COMES IN. THIS IS CONCERNING, WHY IS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH CONTINUING TO FAIL? OBVIOUSLY SINCE THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER THERE SEEMS TO BE A BIGGER PROBLEM - THE RECALL SEEMS TO HAVE FAILED! I CONTACTED KIA MOTORS DIRECTLY TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP. THE RESPONDED ABSOLUTELY NOT, IT WAS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I WOULD HAVE TO INCUR THE EXPENSE. HOW DO I KNOW ONCE IT'S FIXED IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THERE SEEMS TO BE MULTIPLE SAFETY CONCERNS: 1) DRIVING WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND BEING UNAWARE; 2) THE ESC MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL/NOT SHUT OF WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE. I AM CONCERNED THAT PEOPLES SAFETY IS AT RISK. *TR
Aug 29, 2011
ESC LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK, ON PRIOR RECALL LIST, DEALER REFUSES TO FIX. *TR
May 10, 2010
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
the rear subframe is completely rusted out the car only has 120,000 miles was able to get it home but something under it is making a banging noise looked under it and the subframe is rusted out
Aug 24, 2025
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
Completely rusted out frame by back right suspension and caused suspension to collapse..
Jul 06, 2021
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN OCCUPIED BY A PASSENGER, VERY CONCERN TOOK IT TO A SERVICE PLACE TO DIAGNOSE AND CAME BACK 2 CODES, SEE PIC PLEASE
Feb 04, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 YEARS AND I HAVE CONTACTED AND GONE TO DEALERSHIP WITH NO SATISFACTION. WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON, CAR SOMETIMES STALLS AND THERE IS A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NEAR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I HAVE READ AND PRINTED MANY REPORTS FROM ONLINE COMPLAINTS WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING SAME THING HAPPENS TO THEM. I ALSO HAVE VIDEO THAT I TOOK THIS MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK TO DOCUMENT WHAT HAPPENS BECAUSE TRYING TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM AT A DEALERSHIP BY SPRAYING WATER ON IT DOES NOT HELP. I SHOWED A CO-WORKER THE VIDEO THIS MORNING AND HE SAID FOR ME TO KEEP IT BECAUSE IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, PERHAPS THIS WILL HELP THE LAWSUIT. I REPORTED THIS ORIGINALLY IN 2017 BUT HAS OCCURRED EVERY TIME I DRIVE IN THE RAIN. THIS MORNING WAS THE MOST RECENT AND I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY DRIVING THIS CAR. DOES SOMEONE NEED TO GET KILLED BEFORE ANYTHING GETS ADDRESSED???
Aug 02, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON JANUARY 2ND, 2018 MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE 7 ELEVEN IN SILVIS ILLINOIS AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AND THEN BLEW UP. I CONTACTED KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY WOULDN'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT ALL BECAUSE I COULDN'T GIVE THEM COLORED PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT. I GAVE THEM 5 OR 6 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Jan 26, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS ALL DESCRIBED BY THE 2013 RECALL. THE BRAKE LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT. I HAVE HAD THE CRUISE FAIL TO TURN OFF, THE ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THE CAR CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BREAK WITH THE IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE WILL OCCASIONALLY HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THE BREAK TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH IS CAUSING THE INTERMITTENT ESC OFF LIGHT WARNING TO RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE. IT WILL GO QUITE A TIME WITHOUT IT ON THEN RANDOMLY TURN ON AND OFF AND THEN STAY AND THEN REPEAT THE SAME TYPE PATTERN ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTS OF THE INITIAL RECALL. I HAVE REPORTED THESE ISSUES TO KIA IN WHICH I CALLED THE KIA US CORPORATE LINE ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. IT STILL CONTINUES DESPITE REGULAR SERVICE AND PROPER VEHICLE CARE. THE VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY OR IN MOVEMENT. IN MANY CASES THE ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, OR RIGHT AFTER ACCELERATING OR BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY WAY TO RESET IT IS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON. SOMETIMES THAT WORKS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. IF IT WORKS AT TIMES, AS SOON AS I MOVE THE SHIFTER AWAY FROM PARK IT ILLUMINATES THE ESC OFF LIGHT. IT IS INTERMITTENT THOUGH AND CAN BE HARD TO CATCH. WHEN IT HAPPENS THOUGH IT DOES SO ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. MECHANICS CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT EXCEPT EXPRESSING IT IS EXACTLY THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL AS MY VIN DIDN'T SHOT UP. HOWEVER THE KIA OFFICE TOLD ME THE CARS VIN WAS REGISTERED AS SPORTAGE WITHOUT AC EVEN THOUGHT IT HAS AC AND HAS SINCE MANUFACTURE. THE ISSUES NEED ATTENTION. I WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE OUT MULTIPLE TIMES BUT I COULD NEVER REPRODUCE IT. I'VE ONLY CAUGHT IT ONCE AT NIGHT AS I CAN SEE THE REFLECTIONS OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEHIND ME. VARIOUS SPEEDS.
Apr 11, 2017
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE LX WITH 6,0259 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED WITH WARRANTY, BUT OF COURSE THAT HAS EXPIRED. WHEN DRIVING IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THROUGH RAIN AND OVER PUDDLES OF WATER MY BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WILL LOCK. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE AND NOT DUE TO REGULAR 'WEAR AND TEAR.' I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS OF OWNERS OF THIS SAME MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE THAT HAVE ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUES. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DURING A RAIN STORM, WORRYING THAT THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL AND LEAVE ME STRANDED.
Apr 27, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY SUV WAS IN MOTION AND THE ABS, ESC AND THE DIAGRAM OF THE WHOLE DRIVE TRAIN LIT UP. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF THESE LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME.
Nov 12, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT OPERATING AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION LIGHT STAYS ON. KIA HAS A RECALL SC098 (NTHSA NUMBER 13V114000) FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY INFORMED ME MY VIN DOES NOT FALL IN THAT RECALL, I SPOKE TO KIA AND THEY INFORMED ME THE SAME, YET MY CAR HAS THE IDENTICAL PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE THEY HAVE ALSO INFORMED ME THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT AND THE RECALL HAS VERBIAGE OF HYDRAULICS. MY CONCERN IS KIA STATES I AM OUTSIDE THE RECALL WINDOW WITH THE IDENTICAL ISSUE AS STATED ON THE RECALL FROM 2013 AND EXPANDED AT LEAST ONCE
Sep 08, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V114000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jul 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER CONNECTED TO THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY SAID THAT IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THAT MY AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE THE BEST EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT YOU CAN BUY AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS BECAUSE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND UNSAFE!!! HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL WHEN IT IS A MATERIAL DEFECT AND IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE? I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE ISSUE OF THEIR AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON AND LITTLE DO THEY KNOW THAT IT'S LINKED TO THIS WHOLE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE AND FROM WHAT I FOUND THERE ARE MANY CASES OF THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT WHICH IS PROBABLY DUE TO THE SAME MATERIAL DEFECT. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/15/15*JB
Jul 07, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN OCTOBER 2012, A 'SPLASH' OF WATER ENTERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED THE ENGINE IN MY 2007 KIA SPORTAGE TO STALL, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO BOTH STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN 2012 AND 2013. BUT, IN 2014, IT HAS HAPPENED MUCH MORE OFTEN. ENOUGH TO FORCE ME TO TAKE MY SPORTAGE INTO A KIA DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY TRIED TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM USING A HOSE, SINCE THEY DID NOT WISH TO HAVE THEIR EMPLOYEES TRY TO DRIVE IT IN ACTUAL RAIN. THEY WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL IN MAKING THE CAR STALL. THEREFORE, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. RECENTLY, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE IGNITION COIL IS WHAT IS GETTING WET AND STALLING THE CAR. IF KIA IS WILLING TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL, IT DOES NOT SOLVE MY PROBLEM. THE IGNITION COIL WILL STILL BE IN A VULNERABLE PLACE UNDER MY CAR. I WOULD EXPECT THE SAME TO HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE EVEN WITH A NEW IGNITION COIL. I CANNOT HAVE MY CAR STALL OUT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHILE GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR. IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I REFUSE TO ENDANGER MYSELF AND MY FAMILY, AS WELL AS OTHERS ON THE ROAD, WITH A PROBLEM THAT KIA IS AWARE OF. UNFORTUNATELY, I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE AT MY DISPOSAL. LOOKING AT INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT KIA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING BUT RECALL AND REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO FIND SEVERAL WEB SITES MENTIONING THIS DEFECT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY CHECKED THEIR DATABASES AND DID NOT FIND ANY SUCH PROBLEMS/RECALLS ABOUT STALLING OR IGNITION COILS. LOSS OF BRAKING AND STEERING IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR INJURY OR DEATH TO GET A RESOLUTION? *TR
Oct 15, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY KIA SPORTAGE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WON'T COME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. IT WON'T COME ON AT ALL. I HAVE READ OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEIR AIR BAG LIGHT. THERE IS A PROBLEM AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. KIA DEALERSHIP NEED TO STOP PUTTING IT ON THE OWNERS EXPENSE. MY HUSBAND SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP CONCERNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND HE WAS TOLD THEY NEED TO PUT IT ON A MACHINE TO ANALYST THE PROBLEM. I'M SURE THEY ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ? TO ANALYST IT IS GOING TO COST US SOME MONEY. WHY ??? *TR
Mar 05, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER, THE 'SPLASH' OF WATER THAT ENTERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED THE 'CHARGING' WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE ENGINE TO STALL, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO BOTH STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAD NEVER OCCURRED IN ALL MY PREVIOUS YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, BUT HAS RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE. I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED THIS WEEK AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS 'NORMAL' AND RELATED TO THE ALTERNATOR ON THE VEHICLE BEING MOUNTED 'LOW TO THE GROUND'. WELL, THE ALTERNATOR POSITION HAS NOT CHANGED, AND I HAD DRIVEN THROUGH PUDDLES MANY TIMES OVER THE PREVIOUS SIX YEARS WITHOUT INCIDENT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW OR A DEALERSHIP THAT SIMPLY WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, BUT LOSS OF BRAKING AND STEERING ASSIST COMPROMISES SAFE OPERATION. *TR
May 10, 2013
POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE SPORT AGE FEEL AS IF IT IS HAVING A HARD TIME CHANGING TO THE NEXT GEAR... *TR
Apr 04, 2013
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I STOPPED BEHIND A SUV IN THE TURNING LANE, WAITING ON LIGHT CHANGE WHEN FOR NO REASON, THE KIA SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME. TOTAL AMT OF DAMAGE TO BOTH CARS WAS $8,000. *TR
Aug 27, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HI! I JUST TOOK MY 2007 KIA SPORTAGE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE TODAY, JULY 14, 2012 AND INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT MY TAIL LIGHTS WERE BURNT OUT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND OUT THAT KIA RECALLED 2007 SPORTAGE IN 2009 BECAUSE OF EXTERNAL BREAK LIGHTING ISSUES. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL BY THE KIA DEALER WHATSOEVER AND HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR FOR THREE YEARS. I AM COMPLETELY BESIDE MYSELF THAT I DROVE A CAR FOR THREE YEARS WITH A MAJOR SAFETY RECALL. AT THIS POINT, I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW CAR SO I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I GUESS I SHOULD CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. I HAVE TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE IT IS NOT RIGHT TO KEEP THIS INFORMATION FROM CONSUMERS. IT IS NEGLIGENT AND IRRESPONSIBLE TO SELL A CAR TO SOMEONE IF IT HAS A SAFETY RECALL AND NOT TO NOTIFY OR WARN THEM ABOUT IT. *TR
Jul 14, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVINE ON ROAD APPROX SPEED 35 MILES PER HOUR AND EXPERIENCED BURNING SMELL. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IMMEDIATELY WENT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE GAUGE TO HOT. I PULLED OUT OF THE ROAD AS SOON AS THIS HAPPENED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AS THERE WERE LARGE BILLOWS OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE . THERE WAS FIRE UNDER THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I CALLED 911 WHO SENT THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY IN FLAMES WITHIN 2 MINUTES AND IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO ARRIVE AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. THE FLAMES WERE PRESENT TO THE BACK SEAT AND THE ONLY PORTION OF THE VEHICLE INTACT WAS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 23, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO KIA DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR ESC LIGHT STAYING ON. FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS OK, NEXT 2 TIMES THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. WORKS FOR A WHILE THEN MALFUNCTIONS AGAIN. ESC LIGHT STAYS ON, CRUISE WILL NOT WORK, AND SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON. VEHICLE NOW HAS 71000 MILES AND LIGHT IS STILL ON. AFTER RESEARCHING THE WEB, LOCATED A RECALL ON THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM, 09V130000 IS THE NUMBER. CALLED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THIS VIN # IS NOT IN THE RECALL, YET ITS THE SAME EXACT COMPLAINT AS THE RECALL. RECALL SAID IT CAN LEAD TO A CRASH. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR
Dec 07, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I DROVE FROM AVONDALE, ARIZONA TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR A SUMMER STAY EXACTLY 6 WEEKS AGO, MY 2007 KIA SPORTAGE CONTINUES TO STALL AND TURN OFF WHILE IDLING OR IN TRAFFIC AFTER 1 MONTH AND 3 ATTEMPTS TO HAVE KIA REPAIR IT. I DECIDED TO DO A SEARCH ONLINE TONIGHT AND SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND EUREKA! THIS APPARENTLY IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH KIA BASED ON THE NUMBER OF OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THEIR CARS STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND BEING UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED! IT'S BACK AT A KIA DEALERSHIP FOR THE 4TH TIME IN A MONTH SINCE YESTERDAY 7/1/11! SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THERE HAVEN'T BEEN DEATHS ALREADY! MY CAR IS A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH A 6L ENGINE THAT I PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2007WITH 3,040 MILES ON IT IS STILL UNDER KIA'S ADVERTISED WARRENTY (THE VERY REASON I BOUGHT THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE), I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL NOW AND HAVE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I DROVE FROM PHOENIX, ARIZONA TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS OVER THE COURSE OF 3 DAYS FROM MAY 9TH TO MAY 12TH. 2 WEEKS LATER, (MAY 21ST) WITHOUT ANY OTHER INDICATIONS, IT BEGAN TO STALL AND SHUT OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE INITIAL ENGINE SHUT OFF WAS WHILE STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT COMING HOME FROM LUNCH OUT WITH A FRIEND NO ENGINE LIGHTS NO WARNING, IT STALLED AGAIN WHEN PULLING IN TO PARK AT HER HOUSE THAT SAME EVENING. I COULD JUST TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON AND THE ENGINE RESTARTED BOTH TIMES BUT I ENDED THE OUTING AND WENT HOME WORRIED BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT OUT AT DUSK IN CHICAGO WITH A STALLED CAR. I CALLED EVERGREEN KIA THE NEXT MORNING MAY 23TH AND SPOKE WITH BRIAN BOZER EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM IT WAS PRESENTING AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE CAR IN. AT MY BROTHER'S SUGGESTION I THEN TOOK IT TO THE AUTO ZONE DOWN THE STREET AT 76TH AND STONEY ISLAND AND THE TECHNICIAN THERE USED A HANDHELD DIAGNOSTIC METER AND RECEIVED A CODE OF PO711, I TOOK THE RECEIPT WITH THE CODE FROM THE AUTO ZONE AND THE CAR IN AT 8AM ON MAY 23TH, IT STALLED ONCE. *TR
Jul 02, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
2007 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO REAR CALIPER SLIDES BEING CORRODED WITH BRAKE DUST. ALSO, THE TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN. *KB THE REAR CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE COMPLETELY. KIA REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY STATED THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE SLIDES CLEANED TO ASSURE THEY WERE NOT STICKING. *JB
Dec 22, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CLOG INJECTOR FAILED DUE TO DIESEL FUEL BEING USED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN 500 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,015.
Nov 15, 2010
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
IT STARTED FEB 22ND, 2010 WHEN A SENSOR ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE AND I HAD POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND MY STEERING LOCKED UP. KIA OF REDDING REPLACED THE PUMP @ 59K MILES. THEN ON JULY 9TH, SAME THING HAPPENED AS STEERING LOCKED UP IN TRAFFIC IN EUREKA, HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 175 MILES BACK TO REDDING KIA. HAD AROUND 73K MILES ON IT. CAR RETURNED AFTER FIXING SAME ISSUE FROM FEB. ON JULY 16TH. ON JULY 17TH AFTER LESS THAN 100 MILES, KIA POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AGAIN IN TRAFFIC IN REDDING. SAME PROBLEM FIXED AGAIN AND CAR RETURNED ON JULY 26TH. ON JULY 30TH, CAR MAKING WHINING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP, BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED AT AND HAVE OIL CHANGED. MECHANIC "FIXED" THE NOISE, CHANGED OIL, SAID WAS GOOD TO GO. DROVE CAR LESS THAN 50 MILES AND AGAIN STEERING LOCKED UP ON CURVEY MOUNTAIN ROAD. HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP FOR THE 4TH TIME IN LESS THAN 21 DAYS. CAR IS JUST AT 78K MILES NOW. *TR
Jul 30, 2010
TIRES
1 complaint
HAD PROBLEM WITH KIA TMP TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE I THINK KIA DISCONNECTED IT, AND I PAID $587 FOR 4 NEW TIRES. TIRES WARRANTIED FOR 55,000 NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE WARRANTY IS UP. WENT TO TIRE KINGDOM NAPLES, FL WANTS TO CHARGE ME $200 FOR 2 TIRES AFTER A 32% PRO RATE. TIRES ARE NO GOOD TIRES ARE TOURING TEMPEST 22560R1678H FOR 2007 KIA SPORTAGE HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM????? *TR
Jul 28, 2010
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH IN A SNOW STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME STUCK TO THE SNOW THAT FELL AND BUILT UP ON THE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER FAILED DUE TO A FAILED MOTOR AND THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE WIPER. THE FAILURE RECURRED THE NEXT YEAR WHILE OPERATING THROUGH ANOTHER SNOW STORM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. UPDATED 07/01/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE DEALER TIGHTENED A BOLT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AGAIN FOR A THIRD TIME. UPDATED 07/01/10.*JB UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB
Apr 29, 2010
WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE WHEELS LOCKED , AND THEN THE VEHICLE SLID OFF-ROAD. WHILE SLIDING THE VEHICLE TURNED 360 DEGREES AND SPINNED INTO A GUARD-RAIL AND THEN INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54000.
Nov 12, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ABS AND ESC LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AND STARTED SQUEALING. VERY COLD WEATHER (10 DEGREES) OUTSIDE. HAPPENED WHEN I WAS JUST STARTING OUT. *TR
Jan 04, 2009
AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2007 KIA SPORTAGE HYDROPLANED, SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED 2-3 TIMES, LANDING ON ITS WHEELS. THE CAR WAS DAMAGED ON ALL SIDES, FRONT AND REAR. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH 8 AIR BAGS AND NOT ONE DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DOOR OPENED AND WAS MANGLED DURING THE OCCURRENCE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 01, 2008
SEATS
1 complaint
I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH I WAS REAR ENDED BY A BUS. AT THE INSTANT THAT THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND MY DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I LOOKED AT THE SEAT AND SAW THAT THE HINGES THAT HOLD THE CUSHION AND SEATBACK TOGETHER BOTH SNAPPED CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. IT IS A GOOD THING NO ONE WAS SITTING BEHIND ME AS THEIR LEGS WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED. *TR
Jan 07, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLLER FAILED. THE ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPAIRS WERE MADE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 700.
Sep 26, 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2007 KIA Sportage have?
The 2007 KIA Sportage currently has 77 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 2007 KIA Sportage?
The most common problems reported for the 2007 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 2007 KIA Sportage problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2007 KIA Sportage comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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