Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2018 Sportage.
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. The check engine light flashed. I later found out that the engine was putting out a trouble code p1326 which I understand from a code search may be related to excessive engine vibration issues. I am taking the vehicle to the kia dealer for analysis. My understanding is that (Hyundai motor group) who are the parent company of Kia Motors have a recall for replacement of the 2018 2. 4l Hyundai engines but not yet for the kia engines, though these engines are manufactured nearly identically.
I picked up a brand new kia Sportage sx turbo awd with 34 miles on it today. It was driving kind of hesitantly, seeming like it was misfiring. About 30 miles later, the check engine light turned on. I immediately called kia customer service as I have an established relationship with them. They advised to take it to the nearest dealership. I took my car to summit place kia in auburn hills where the initial diagnosis based on a check engine light reading was an improper fuel/air mixture in cylinder 2. I am not sure what protocol will be followed from this point or what actions will be needed to rectify this issue. However, it is apparent that there is an issue with kia's gdi turbo engines.