general problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sportage

34 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2016 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2016 Sportage.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2025

Was driving all of a sudden, the car started knocking making noise, the oil light came on, the engine light came on and white smoke was coming from my tail pipe. I had an oil change, but that didn't do the trick, the engine light still comes on, my car drives very slow now. I'm afraid to take it out on the road.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2025

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2025

Very often, when I put my car into park, it doesn't seem to fully engage, and I either can't remove the key (until I put it back into drive, and then park again), and in some instances I experience a "rollaway" as soon as I remove my foot from the brake pedal. I believe there is already a recall for the kia telluride model for this issue.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2024

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven and while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

When coming to a stop and brake applied car starts to vibrate. Local mechanic who looked at the vehicle believes it's the torque converter. The miles are high but it's under a the recall new engine, which technically has only approximately 60k.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2023

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage . The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. The fire died down before the fire department arrived on the scene; however, there was no report filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact there was no fire damage; however the engine was completely shot. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and she was informed that vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact stated the check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes hydraulic). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact was concerned about a possible vehicle fire.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

15 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

16 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brake, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

19 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

22 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

23 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

24 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

27 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

29 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted on various occasions and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

30 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2022

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

32 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2022

This recall has been ongoing since February 2022. In my travels I see hundreds of new kia Sportages on the road but they can't come up with a single fuse to keep me from burning alive in my car? I am 70 years, working part time and need my job. I won't take the risk of transporting clients in my Sportage because of the potential danger and my employer is becoming impatient with this situation. My car sits out in the hot sun baking all summer because if it catches fire while in my garage I'm guessing my homeowner's insurance wouldn't pay because I knew there was a potential for fire. We are only weeks away from winter and do I scrape snow and ice off of my car at my age because kia is busy cranking out new cars without a thought for the ones they have already put on the road? it's almost six months -- to engineer a simple fuse? they shouldn't be allowed to put a single new car on the road until they fix the dangerous ones they have already put on the road.

33 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2019

I was entering a parking space on points of rock road in brewster, a quiet street near the beach and the car proceeded up an embankment,did not respond to braking and proceeded to roll over onto the roof of the car abd did not shut off until I pushed the button to turn off the car several times.

34 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the oil gauge indicated that the oil was hot. The contact also stated that a grayish colored smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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