21 problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sportage.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when depressing the accelerate pedal and she began to hear an abnormal noise and the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and after 5 minutes she restarted the ignition and drive to her residence but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer rick case kia located at 3190 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, (678) 321-1590, and was being serviced at the moment. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 19v101000 (engine). The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Dp.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, she heard a loud noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle shutoff without warning. The vehicle was restarted but was immobile. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The contact called the columbia Ford kia dealer located at 234 willimantic rd, columbia, CT 06237, and was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coasting into a fueling station, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine of the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the noise was still present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the connecting rod failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The check engine light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact linked his failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. Ricart kia (4255 s hamilton rd, #210, groveport, OH 43125) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl- the contact's daughter owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 35 mph, when the vehicle started making an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was notified the engine was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Dp.
Traveling home on interstate highway at 75 mph when I suddenly heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the engine compartment. A few seconds later, some louder noises came from the engine area and I lost all power and lots of lights lit up on the dash. I could immediately smell burning oil and noticed blue smoke in my rear view mirror and what looked like a circular part sliding on the pavement behind me which I knew was some part from the car. I pulled over onto the shoulder and lifted the hood and saw flames on the rear of the engine on the exhaust area. I used 10 or 12 handfuls of snow from the ditch to throw on the fire to get it out. Had it towed to the nearest city and had to rent a car to get home. I know that the engine blew up. I saw oil from the engine on the shoulder right up to where it came to rest.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 70 mph up a hill, when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle it failed to accelerator. The contact stated multiple warning light were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to park on the side of the road for 10 min and turn off and on the ignition. The contact was able to turn on but stated there was a delay and he could hear an abnormal noise. The contact was able to drive 55 mph, but with in 10 miles later experience the failure. The contact parkon the side of the road. The contact stated he and turn off but failed to turn on the ignition again. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 ( engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to local dealer steven kia located at 3340 s main st, harrisonburg, va 22801, (540) 437-9908, where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced and his VIN number was included to NHTSA campaign number: 19v101000 (engine). The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. Dp.
Car started making horrible noise and lost power while driving (in motion). Had it towed to a shop. According to mechanics, it was catastrophic internal engine failure. Metal shaving found in lower engine compartment.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and ceased with an abnormal sound in the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to ferguson kia located at 1501 n elm pl, broken arrow, ok 74012, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving 70 mph, the contact passed an oncoming vehicle and heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rod bearing failed. The contact called santa ana kia (1425 auto mall dr santa ana, CA 92705, (714) 384-3780) to schedule an appointment for a second diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise underneath the hood. The contact observed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to their residence. The dealer was not contacted. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and change the oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The engine had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Driving up hill at 106,701 miles on car around 50 mph and loud sound started with no warning. Engine power decreased suddenly and check engine light came on. Car was able to be driven to safe location before being disabled. Towed to local mechanic and told engine had failed catastrophically. Taken to kia dealership and there "sounded like rod knock" with code p0301 indicative of cylinder misfire. Required engine to be rebuilt. Metal debris found on exhaust cvvt solenoid was noted in report from mechanic. Very fortunate no fire or harm to self and family. We are original owners of car. Maintenance records are not fully available, but all recommended pm including oil was self performed (oil every 5000 miles using synthetic oil and top end filter). Short block, pans, shaft assembly, cvvt assembly replaced.
On 11/09/2018 our son was driving home after visiting his father in the hospital. He called and said the kia had began shaking and the engine light came on so he immediatly turned into a parking lot . The car made some loud noises and completly lost power before he could park in a space. This was around midnight and he is a teenager so he was really upset . As I was at the hospital with his dad he called a friends parent to pick him up . The next day we had car towed to kia dealer. The following week the dealer called and said engine was unrepairable . As soon as my husband was released from hospital we went to dealer on the following Friday and got quote of over 5000. 00 to fix with a new short block engine. Of course our VIN is not included in the recalls of this engine but we feel certain this failure is the result of kias faulty engine. This car did have 144,000 miles that were interstate commuter miles and I had always kept the oil changed. Prior to this the only thing repaired was the radio and a new battery. There was zero warning of any approaching problem with the engine. It did not use oil,drip any fluids or give any indication anything was wrong. Fortunalty this happed late at night with no traffic and not to me during my daily interstate commute.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact called on behalf of the driver and stated that while the driver was driving and had shifted into fourth gear a loud noise occur, the vehicle then stalls without warning while in traffic. The contact stated that all the warning light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence and it was noticed that the piston rod detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Aw.
My husband was driving our 2012 kia Sportage down the interstate when he heard a loud sound and saw smoke. He was able to pull over, thankfully, and all the oil began pouring out of the engine. Ultimately we had a hole in our engine. I have only had this vehicle 2 years but now it is rendered useless. Seeing the recall, I immediately call kia, only to be told that our VIN # was not included in the recall. Are you kidding me?! we have two options for an engine, one is $8000 and the other $12,000! how do I know this won't happen again?? I can't afford to fix it, I still owe on it. I have no idea what we're going to do. This was our family vehicle. I'm beside myself.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was abnormal noise while driving a highway rate of speed at 60 mph. The noise was so excessive that the contact carefully drove the vehicle at 45 mph due to a loss of power. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer dolan kia, 9455 s virginia st, reno, nv 89511, 1-(775) 825-1013 diagnosed that the engine assembly need to be replaced and stated that the vehicle was excluded from nthsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA action number: rq17003 (engine) however they also had mentioned that the failure was the same as what is exhibited in the recall campaign. The manufacturer had also indicated that the failure was related to the recall campaign, the vehicle was excluded and they offered no assistance other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
Purchased 2012 kia Sportage 2 years ago from original owner. It is now 80,000. While traveling out of town on a hwy the engine started making terrible noise and lost power, I was able to squeek in slowly to the nearest town. Kia dealership determined blew up. No warning. Has had regular maintenance. Kia recalled these years of the Sportage but only for the gdi engine. However after research it is apparent that many owners o the dohc had the same problems. They are saying the VIN is not covered by the recall.
I was driving in the middle of a busy highway when my car all the sudden lost all power. I luckily was able to get to the side of the road. The car however would turn over. Electric worked but engine make loud noise. I had to have it towed back home, 2 hours away, to have a dealership take a look at it. The bearing wore from the engine completely locked up the engine. Found out vehicle has recall on some 2012 Sportage but not mine will cost $5000 to fix.
Driving down the road and vehicle shut off on its own, engine started making a loud noise in the engine area, metal shavings were found in my oil. This happened on a state highway near my home.
Terrible noise while driving; parked it for towing; when started it quit! just complained to kia customer service. This VIN is currently outside the engine recalls---you can't tell me that there are not more engines involved in the current recall!!!!! kia and Hyundai are just waiting us out. . . And I'm getting pissed off!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 23 mph without warning the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine seized due to premature bearing wear. The contact stated that metal shavings were found in the oil. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Ah.