Electrical System Related Problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage

The Electrical System problem

Shortly after driving away, before reaching a highway on-ramp, I noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. I turned around and returned to the location. By the time I arrived, the vehicle was emitting black smoke, and shortly after, it was fully engulfed in fire before I could retrieve a fire   Read details...

The Starter problem

Initially, I attempted to crank the vehicle by pressing the starter button. I heard a click and noticed quick flashing lights from the dash, then nothing happened except clicks, noises and minimal light as if the battery was down. There was nothing on inside the car to cause battery failure.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Addendum # 2 from original complaint and response through senator marco rubio office. 1st addendum dated August 9 2019. Husband arrived at courtesy kia and as expected, no loaner vehicle. Finally I reached the sales manager and explained how disgusting it would be for a disabled man who is paying   Read details...


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