Table 1 shows 23 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (143 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine knocking noise (42 problems).
I was driving eastbound in my 2012 kia Sportage on I-82 just past benton city mp97 at about 11am on Monday June 22, 2026, when my engine knocked twice, the red check engine light came on, and I lost power. I pulled over off the road next to a concrete barrier that was beside a rock roadcut. Read details...
First complaint #11340436 filed in July 2020 for original 2012 engine. Engine light never came on. Driving on a highway 70-75 mph. Knocking sound in engine. Crankshaft piston rod damaged. Engine replaced with used 2014 motor. Read details...
As driving down the highway at 65 we noticed a abrupt loss of power followed shortly after by several warning lights and vehicle engine shitting off. After safetly pulling off side of road I popped the hood to look for any obvious issues non were found no smoke, smell of burning or hot, checked oil Read details...