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 (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine failure (five problems).
My vehicle broke down on my family 2 hours away. The SUV started engine failure with the engine light coming on then the rpm’s reved up to 4000 and started chugging. We stoped at the gas station shut the vehicle off and got it towed home to a local shop. I have the 2. 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...
Addendum to the complaint dated January through senator marco rubio office. I received a letter from NHTSA dot that the investigation is open as to the "software upgrade", should be labeled recall and into the "theta engine", see attached. Read details...