Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car will not start (one problem).
The car has been giving off a burning smell each time that I begin to drive especially if the heat is being utilized. The smell worsens as I drive a further distance. Read details...
This information is from mechanic: engine began to smoke, vehicle drove into parking lot, put in park, opened hood, grey/green smoke noticed, engine would not restart. Mechanic stated that the engine seized up - would not restart - had to be towed to mechanic. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving or attempting to start the vehicle, the engine seized. The dealer stated that the battery post were too big for the battery connectors. As a result, all the electricity in the vehicle failed, including the power steering and brakes. Read details...