Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline storage (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle started smelling of gasoline fuel. The contact also stated that it was difficult to refuel the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 05v212000 (fuel system, gasoline), but when speaking with the   Read details...

The Gasoline Storage problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle would not hold fuel. On a separate occasion, while adding fuel to the vehicle, gasoline spewed back out from the gas tank. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v212000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage).   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

When gas tank is filled, gas leaks out of pipe leading to gas tank. Which in my opinion could cause a fire and/or explosion. Car is currently at the dealer to correct the problem.   Read details...


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