Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 24 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat recliner (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
Vehicle caught fire while idling unattended with seat warmers activated. The driver seat ignited and fire spread across the seats to the headrest in the backseats and sunroof area. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Multiple eyewitnesses confirm no one was near the vehicle. Read details...
I was driving a kia Sportage 2001 and was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer. The impact was so great it broke the back support of my seat. The truck forced me into the vehicle in front of me so hard that I crumbled the trunk of that vehicle. In all 5 vehicles received damage. Read details...
While driving rear seats move backwards and forwards when braking or accelerating. Read details...
I was stopped at a stop light and rear ended. The back of my seat went horizontal and completely broke the seat. Read details...