Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 37 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to open to the front driver's side door from the inside of the vehicle, the contact heard an unknown part inside the door fall, and the door required to be opened manually by pulling on the exterior door handle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the driver's side front door failed to open as needed. While using the key fob, all the other doors were unlocked. There were no warning lights illuminated. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact stated while checking their oil in their vehicle the contact stated the hood latch suddenly did not locked and the front hood of the vehicle feel down and on the contact head which caused the contact nose to be broken. Read details...
All four windows get stuck, doors lock and unlock by themselves, vehicle is trying to shift into 4x4 while vehicle is in motion, air conditioner works 1 out of 4 times, latch opens on back of vehicle while in motion. Black tarry dust on front tires. Read details...
Brakes: hydraulic brake pedal has to be pressed to the floor before vehicle stops. The lifters made loud noises & rattling & needed to be changed. Rear door is off line & not shutting properly. Customer states drivers side mirror fell off. Read details...