Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2022 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2022 Kia Motor Sportage.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
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Vehicle Speed Control problem

Was traveling northbound on i5 between lacey and dupont, washington. Vehicle was in cruise at 65, then it suddenly went into limp mode. I was in the furthest right lane possible on the highway, and rpms drastically dropped to below 1,000. I was able to get the vehicle pulled over to the right shoulder safely while the vehicle dropped to approximately 10mph on the freeway. The vehicle died as soon it was placed in park. When attempting to turn the vehicle on, all engine light warnings displayed (this was not present when the vehicle went into limp mode) and would not start. I checked for oil levels, which showed they were only slightly low. No leaks in engine compartment and no leaks underneath the vehicle. Vehicle would attempt to start after the 5th consecutive attempt, and began knocking. Rpms would not exceed 1,500rpms with the gas pedal compressed. Towed to kia, kia rejecting warranty. Vehicle is a 2022 kia Sportage ex, only 60,000 miles on it. Still waiting on official denial letter, but this issue was prevalent in previous models of Sportage vehicles from kia. I'm thankful I was able to maneuver safely to the shoulder of a busy highway during dark hours, I could have been killed if a vehicle hit me from behind with how suddenly the vehicle's speed dropped, almost coming to a complete stop.


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