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KNDPMCAC9L7••••••2020 Kia SPORTAGE
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia SPORTAGE build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
157on the model
62builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Steering 2Electrical System 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireOct 2024
On October 27th my 5 year old daughter and I were driving home just after leaving Tiresplus getting four brand new tires and an oil change. On the way home out of no where my vehicle caught fire. Driving down the highway, once noticing the car was on fire, no warning no nothing-…
EngineDec 2025
Driving to grandmas Christmas weekend on the highway all of a sudden my car couldn’t keep speed was shaking the check engine light came on. Now my cylinder one psi is only 50. I have noticed over 100 complaints with very similar car issues. I just bought this car 5 months ago…
SteeringOct 2023
I had my 2020 Kia Sportage in for the anti-theft recall. They installed the necessary information. My concern is I would also like the steering wheel lock harness free of charge to me. How do I go about receiving one of these? Also my SUV insurance has gone up because of this…
StructureAug 2023
My 2020 kia sportage was stolen after the recall where kia indicated the recall would detect that a key was not inserted and would shut down car. This did not work because my car was stolen after the recall!!! Causing extreme duress and fincial distress. This recall was just a…
Service BrakesJul 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V137000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDPMCAC9L7709969 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.