Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2020 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2020 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (one problem).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2020 Kia Motor Sportage

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

In April of 2025, it was noticed that my Sportage was consuming oil. There were no leaks or smoke just having to put oil in. Two mechanics stated that’s just kia. On the night of 1/30/2026 my Sportage had an engine light come on.   Read details...

The Engine Exhaust System problem

Tl - the contact owned a 2020 kia Sportage. The contact was at a red light when he a smoke odor was detected and another driver informed him that black smoke was coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that as he was exiting the vehicle, he saw flames igniting under the hood of the vehicle and   Read details...

The Water Pump problem

Engine overheated lights on dash hecu abs adas cruise control tire sensor window did not work correctly auto dimmer radio blanks out water pump went out tow truck damaged my car. I was not aware of any damages until I was accused by dealership I hit something as I did not.   Read details...


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