Two problems related to engine funny noise have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sportage.
Vehicle has 129265 miles, it has always had scheduled oil changes. After driving about 20 miles one day I commented to my husband the car doesn't seem to be running right, lacking power. As we pulled out from the next red light climbing a hill I heard a screeching noise. . We drove about a mile and lost more power and a loud rapping sound was coming from the engine. , I pulled over and my husband checked the oil was looked clear and did not smell burnt, coolant level was in normal range but near low mark, no warning indicators came on through this event. I tried to restart the car but it would not turn over, I called for a tow, by the time my son got there about 90 minutes later the car did restart, the rapping in motor sounded like it was at the bottom of the engine.
Approximately 2. 5 hours into a long highway drive, the vehicle engine began to make additional, unusual noise when travelling up standard hill grades, as if it was having to work harder than normal for a hill of that size. Previous drives along this route, or on any other route, no additional noises were heard. Shortly after attempting to "take it easy" on a few more hills, the check engine light and other instrument panel lights came on. We immediately turned on the hazard lights and pulled over, and then turned off the engine. We opened the hood and checked the oil level, which was normal. We inspected for debris, loose connections, signs of distress, or other indications of a problem, and found none. We attempted to start the vehicle again, and it would start and then immediately die. Further attempts, even while pressing the gas pedal to try and keep the engine going, we're unsuccessful. Vehicle was towed to a kia dealership, and after diagnosis, we were informed that the engine had seized. Vehicle was at approximately 110,000 miles, and had always been serviced at the same authorized kia service center we purchased it from. There were no prior signs of issues, nor any indication that an engine failure was imminent prior to the event.