Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2024 Kia Motor Sportage.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) is not working correctly. It is under reporting pressure by over 3-5 psi on cold and hot tire. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Tpms is flagging in the system and pushing to over fill tire with air over prescribed pressure by the manufacturer. It is safety risk. I got my vehicle air pressure checked twice in 2 weeks by a national tire chain shop. It didn't happen before. It is first time. Issue first appeared 4 weeks back.
I recently bought this vehicle and there was no spare tire. I was aware there was no spare, but I was not aware none were available for purchase! my problem is that kia has not certified a compact spare tire for this vehicle and probably wont for two model years. I understand the manufacturers can sell vehicles without a spare tire, but consumers are unable to purchase a spare on their own for two model years! I believe NHTSA should at least require them to have a certified spare available for consumers to purchase before they can sell the cars to the public. In my opinion, this is a safety issue that could leave motorists stranded on the side of a road somewhere.