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 (141 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine knocking noise (42 problems).
The car experienced sudden engine failure, flashing check engine light. The car was towed to the nearest mechanic and knock sensor code p1326, consistent with recall 20v750, was present. Kia corporate refuses to authorize inspection and repair under the recall because the code was cleared after the 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...