Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 2 problems related to anti-theft devices (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.
The dealer failed to complete the anti-theft det ignition cyl protector, now my car was stolen. The dealer told us that the recall was taken care of, they even added both decals on each window, the drivers and passengers, that said anti-theft decal installation completed, but the main reason we brough it in was because we had received a letter in the mail stating that out 2022 kia Sportage had a recall on anti theft key ignitions. The car was left at the dealer for more than 8 hours, told us it was ready and completed and that was not true!.
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The contact owns a 2017 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle continued driving but then stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. An anti-theft device was installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was able to restart the vehicle with a pair of pliers. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 118,101.
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