Loud Engine Noise Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact exited the freeway and stopped by a nearby parking lot. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact's father inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Stafford kia of fredericksburg (5204 jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, va 22408, (888)736-2604) was contacted by phone however, the call got disconnected. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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While driving the oil light kept flashing. A loud noise under my hood and car was pulling. Car was up to date and serviced 1/21.

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On 10/19/2020 I was traveling at approximately 70 mph on an oregon state highway when my car suddenly lost all power. I had to get to the side of the road and when I looked at the dash all the indicator lights were on and my engine was not running. My car started, but I was only able to drive a few miles at low speed before it started making a horrible sound. I stopped again and was stranded without cell service and waited for assistance. A few hours later I was towed into the nearest town. They couldn't help me, so I had it towed to the nearest kia dealer (approx 200 miles). They told me the noise was caused by a worn connecting rod bearing and I needed a new engine. The estimated cost is $7,212. The kendall kia dealer in nampa, idaho and kia consumer affairs have both told me that none of the cost would be covered; I do not have an extended warranty and they will assume no responsibility. The odometer reading was 85,246 miles and it had been well maintained.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a possible manufacturer defect during the manufacturing process. The contact received a document stating that the vehicle should not be driven. The contact drove the vehicle to vehicle to the residence and the vehicle stalled and was pushed into a parking spot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when depressing the accelerate pedal and she began to hear an abnormal noise and the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and after 5 minutes she restarted the ignition and drive to her residence but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer rick case kia located at 3190 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, (678) 321-1590, and was being serviced at the moment. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 19v101000 (engine). The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Dp.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, she heard a loud noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle shutoff without warning. The vehicle was restarted but was immobile. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The contact called the columbia Ford kia dealer located at 234 willimantic rd, columbia, CT 06237, and was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Driving on the highway, loud noise from engine loss of power and oil leaking from engine. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway, had to abandon the vehicle and run to the side of the highway. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The engine was destroyed, a rod pushed through the block. Very dangerous situation, was driving at highway speed when this happen, could have resulted in a bad collision. Contacted kia, they were no help, the vehicle has les than 70k miles and I'm a second owner. Kia could not have cared less.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coasting into a fueling station, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine of the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the noise was still present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the connecting rod failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle however, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to benny boyd lampasas Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram located at 601 n. Key Ave, lampasas, TX 76550, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The check engine light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact linked his failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. Ricart kia (4255 s hamilton rd, #210, groveport, OH 43125) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl- the contact's daughter owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 35 mph, when the vehicle started making an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was notified the engine was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Dp.

I was driving down a busy highway when I started hearing a loud noise coming from my car. Soon after this, the car stopped working. My three month old daughter was in the car. It was 10:00 pm which makes this highway much more dangerous and was going at high speeds. Was barely able to park the vehicle (thankfully I was on the right lane). I had the vehicle towed to my kia dealer and after checking the vehicle they informed be that I needed a new engine. Even though there is an engine recall for 2013 kia Sportage vehicles with the same exact problem, they claimed that my car is not included in the recall. I am now waiting to see if the warranty covers the damage. They want to inspect the engine first. Taking the engine down alone costs $1,000 if the warranty refuses to cover the repairs. My question why isn't kia repairing all vehicles with this problem?? why isn't my VIN par of the recall?? we could have lost our lives that day, including my 3 month old baby. Kia must be forced to cover the cost of replacing these faulty engines before lives are lost. Us, kia customers, should not be forced to cover the cost ourselves. My vehicle is only 75,000 miles.

Traveling home on interstate highway at 75 mph when I suddenly heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the engine compartment. A few seconds later, some louder noises came from the engine area and I lost all power and lots of lights lit up on the dash. I could immediately smell burning oil and noticed blue smoke in my rear view mirror and what looked like a circular part sliding on the pavement behind me which I knew was some part from the car. I pulled over onto the shoulder and lifted the hood and saw flames on the rear of the engine on the exhaust area. I used 10 or 12 handfuls of snow from the ditch to throw on the fire to get it out. Had it towed to the nearest city and had to rent a car to get home. I know that the engine blew up. I saw oil from the engine on the shoulder right up to where it came to rest.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 70 mph up a hill, when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle it failed to accelerator. The contact stated multiple warning light were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to park on the side of the road for 10 min and turn off and on the ignition. The contact was able to turn on but stated there was a delay and he could hear an abnormal noise. The contact was able to drive 55 mph, but with in 10 miles later experience the failure. The contact parkon the side of the road. The contact stated he and turn off but failed to turn on the ignition again. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 ( engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to local dealer steven kia located at 3340 s main st, harrisonburg, va 22801, (540) 437-9908, where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced and his VIN number was included to NHTSA campaign number: 19v101000 (engine). The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. Dp.

Car started making horrible noise and lost power while driving (in motion). Had it towed to a shop. According to mechanics, it was catastrophic internal engine failure. Metal shaving found in lower engine compartment.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, an abnormal noise was coming from the engine, the check engine and oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autogrupo kia dealer, (marginal kennedy, san juan, pr 00920, (787) 333-0122) and was diagnosed that the engine barrings failed. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred and was taken back to the same dealer, and was in the processes of repairing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,012. Aw.

My 2013 kia Sportage ex has a failed engine at 50k miles. On July 2nd, 2019 at about 1:15pm I was driving and without any warning I heard a loud sound come from the engine so I immediately pulled over and checked the engine. I saw oil pouring out of the engine block. It was towed to a local kia dealership who confirmed that engine was leaking out of a hole in the engine block. The gentleman from the service department at the local kia dealership stated that the connecting rod broke off the barring and shot out of the engine block. As I did some research this is the exact issue kia has issued recalls for to fix on kia Sportage 2011-2013 models and other models as well; however, my VIN is not included in their set of recalls. I was told to contact kia consumer affairs because my car is not under warranty because I am not the original owner as I purchased the vehicle from a dealership back in 2014 with 10k miles on it. Today is 8/19/19 and I am still waiting for a final answer regarding a good will claim from kia consumer affairs which means I am still with out my car. Kia is taking advantage of its customers by not issuing a wider recall regarding their defective engines and forcing its customers to pay for replacement engines.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and ceased with an abnormal sound in the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to ferguson kia located at 1501 n elm pl, broken arrow, ok 74012, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving 70 mph, the contact passed an oncoming vehicle and heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rod bearing failed. The contact called santa ana kia (1425 auto mall dr santa ana, CA 92705, (714) 384-3780) to schedule an appointment for a second diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

My 2013 kia Sportage with 66,000 miles started to make a loud noise as I was driving the car. I pulled in to a mechanic shop immediately. Mechanic advised engine trouble and recommended to tow the car to the dealer. The dealers is currently holding the car and will advise. His initial thought was the engine needs to be replaced. At 66,000 miles what a big dissapointment.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle, exited, and noticed oil leaking from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a hotel parking lot. The contact called garden grove kia (located at 13731 harbor blvd, garden grove, CA 92843, (888) 992-1833) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise underneath the hood. The contact observed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to their residence. The dealer was not contacted. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and change the oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The engine had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

When I did an oil change on my Sportage I turned on my car and it started making a loud noise and it was shaking with alot of turbulence, it was yanking and forcing itself it felt like it was going to shut down it was a scary feeling since I was driving it and all of a sudden it went to being driveable up to 20 to 15 mph. I saw there's a recall on the Hyundai and kia, included are the 2013�2014 Hyundai sonata and santa fe, 2011�2014kia Sportage, 2011�2014 optima, and 2012�2014 sorento. During machining of the engine crankshaft and crankpins, metal shavings may have been left within the crankshaft oil passages, and the crankpins themselves may be too rough on the edges. As a result, oil may be blocked and cause the connecting rod bearings to wear, which would then cause them to fail and seize the whole engine. That, of course, would cause the car to stall during driving.

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Driving up hill at 106,701 miles on car around 50 mph and loud sound started with no warning. Engine power decreased suddenly and check engine light came on. Car was able to be driven to safe location before being disabled. Towed to local mechanic and told engine had failed catastrophically. Taken to kia dealership and there "sounded like rod knock" with code p0301 indicative of cylinder misfire. Required engine to be rebuilt. Metal debris found on exhaust cvvt solenoid was noted in report from mechanic. Very fortunate no fire or harm to self and family. We are original owners of car. Maintenance records are not fully available, but all recommended pm including oil was self performed (oil every 5000 miles using synthetic oil and top end filter). Short block, pans, shaft assembly, cvvt assembly replaced.

On 11/09/2018 our son was driving home after visiting his father in the hospital. He called and said the kia had began shaking and the engine light came on so he immediatly turned into a parking lot . The car made some loud noises and completly lost power before he could park in a space. This was around midnight and he is a teenager so he was really upset . As I was at the hospital with his dad he called a friends parent to pick him up . The next day we had car towed to kia dealer. The following week the dealer called and said engine was unrepairable . As soon as my husband was released from hospital we went to dealer on the following Friday and got quote of over 5000. 00 to fix with a new short block engine. Of course our VIN is not included in the recalls of this engine but we feel certain this failure is the result of kias faulty engine. This car did have 144,000 miles that were interstate commuter miles and I had always kept the oil changed. Prior to this the only thing repaired was the radio and a new battery. There was zero warning of any approaching problem with the engine. It did not use oil,drip any fluids or give any indication anything was wrong. Fortunalty this happed late at night with no traffic and not to me during my daily interstate commute.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Peak kia colorado springs (located at 1560 auto mall loop, colorado springs, CO 80920, (719) 493-9626) was notified. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,500.

Sitting at a stop light went to take off and heard a horrendous noise coming from my car , pulled over called my brother to see what the noise was put my phone up to it on speaker so he could hear and said it's your engine, shut it off, and have it towed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact called on behalf of the driver and stated that while the driver was driving and had shifted into fourth gear a loud noise occur, the vehicle then stalls without warning while in traffic. The contact stated that all the warning light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence and it was noticed that the piston rod detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Aw.

Making loud noise under hood. After turning off it would start but would not idle. It is at a kia dealership in pensacola FL. We were on highway i10 going in to pensacola when this took place. Had to be towed to nearest kia dealership.

My husband was driving our 2012 kia Sportage down the interstate when he heard a loud sound and saw smoke. He was able to pull over, thankfully, and all the oil began pouring out of the engine. Ultimately we had a hole in our engine. I have only had this vehicle 2 years but now it is rendered useless. Seeing the recall, I immediately call kia, only to be told that our VIN # was not included in the recall. Are you kidding me?! we have two options for an engine, one is $8000 and the other $12,000! how do I know this won't happen again?? I can't afford to fix it, I still owe on it. I have no idea what we're going to do. This was our family vehicle. I'm beside myself.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was abnormal noise while driving a highway rate of speed at 60 mph. The noise was so excessive that the contact carefully drove the vehicle at 45 mph due to a loss of power. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer dolan kia, 9455 s virginia st, reno, nv 89511, 1-(775) 825-1013 diagnosed that the engine assembly need to be replaced and stated that the vehicle was excluded from nthsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA action number: rq17003 (engine) however they also had mentioned that the failure was the same as what is exhibited in the recall campaign. The manufacturer had also indicated that the failure was related to the recall campaign, the vehicle was excluded and they offered no assistance other than having the dealer repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Purchased 2012 kia Sportage 2 years ago from original owner. It is now 80,000. While traveling out of town on a hwy the engine started making terrible noise and lost power, I was able to squeek in slowly to the nearest town. Kia dealership determined blew up. No warning. Has had regular maintenance. Kia recalled these years of the Sportage but only for the gdi engine. However after research it is apparent that many owners o the dohc had the same problems. They are saying the VIN is not covered by the recall.

Tl-the contact own 2013 kia Sportage lx. The contact stated that while driving at 55mph the contact notice a abnormal noise and then the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer transitowne kia 3160 transit rd, west seneca, NY 14224 (716)-668-3700 was contacted but no diagnosed was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the vehicle and informed the contact to contact the dealer to make appointment for diagnosed. The failure mileage was 112,000. Ck.

I was driving in the middle of a busy highway when my car all the sudden lost all power. I luckily was able to get to the side of the road. The car however would turn over. Electric worked but engine make loud noise. I had to have it towed back home, 2 hours away, to have a dealership take a look at it. The bearing wore from the engine completely locked up the engine. Found out vehicle has recall on some 2012 Sportage but not mine will cost $5000 to fix.

I was driving on the expressway and I heard a loud noise I was close to my exit so I got off and the car started to smoke so I towed the car to my mechanic and he said the engine was gone and it was full of oil.