Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 46 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems |
Awd lock engaged but not functioning and no error lights indicating the such. This made the vehicle slip aggressively on lightly snowed roads. Once parked it needed to be winched out as only the front wheels spun, not engaging the rear tires. Read details...
Front bearings were disentergrated, causing tires to wobble while driving. Dealer has replaced bearings and hub. Read details...
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. A bad odor was coming inside of the vehicle. Driver's side wheel cover was on fire. Read details...