Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).
Air conditioner, have short circuit, it works at liveral. A wired is coming out from box underneath steering wheel. And the worst problem is the tires were totally unsafe to drive, found out this problem on Nov. 14, 2025 (bought car on September 27,2025) when took car to tire center. Read details...
While the vehicle is in motion interstate or city street, the engine revs up without putting more pressure onto the gas peddle. On several occasions I had to hit the brake peddle to avoid hitting another vehicle and once pulled into the side of the road as a precaution. Read details...
Starter stopped working after 80000 miles. It was the issue with solenoid but I had to replace the starter. My safety concern was that I was ate gas station at sams club and I was not able restart the car after fueling gas. Read details...