Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine failure (five problems).
1. Component or system malfunction & availability component/system failed: an unidentified component within the engine compartment failed, resulting in a sudden, catastrophic thermal event (engine fire). Odometer reading: 100,415 miles at the time of the incident. Available for inspection: no. Read details...
I had a total engine failure on I-75 with my 2018 kia Sportage with just over 18,000 miles. My insurance carrier (usaa) person I spoke with said I was the third person she has spoken with in the last week that had the same make & model number that the engine failed. Read details...
While merging (accelerating) onto the interstate highway the engine abruptly shut off and my 2018 kia Sportage 2. 4l rolled to a stop in the merge lane. I restarted the vehicle to move it to off the road to a safer location and the engine seemed to be limiting the vehicle power. Read details...