Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 280 problems related to service brakes (under the service brakes 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.
I was driving down the highway at 55 mph with the cruise control on and when I came to a stoplight where I had to make a right, the brakes would not depress they were frozen or a hard break pedal. Apparently in 2023 kia recalled 98,944 kia Sportage suvs due to a brake booster issue. My kia is a 2011. It was very scary and I am having my vehicle towed to a kia dealership.
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The contact owns a 2024 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while pulling into his parking spot the brake was depressed the pedal was stiff and did not move down as intended as intended. The vehicle collided with the screen room of his residence taking out three of the four walls of the patio. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was not able to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,100.
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I feel shaking when I apply the brakes. I took it to vision kia in canandaigua, NY, where I purchased it brand new, and they said the rotors are warped because of braking and heating up. They said that they are not under warranty. My car has 16,000 miles on it, the brakes should not be bad already.
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See attached document for complaint.
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Rotors are warping on car. Started after 5k miles and progressively got worse.
The brakes become extremely stiff, making it difficult to start the vehicle. Once the vehicle is running, the brakes leak air when pressed, and stopping distance has been noticeably increased.
Purchased a brand new 2023 kia Sportage and at 10,000 miles my brakes felt like they were worn out, the car had a wobbling to it and a grinding sound. Took it into the dealer and they told me my brakes and rotors are worn out. They wanted $900. 00. I complained to the manager and he said they would do it as a courtesy. Now again at 20,000 I am having the same issue. Again took it back and they told me they need to talk to me about my braking habits!. Also they said they will do it again as a courtesy, which I am extremly gratefull!but I do not want to change out my brakes and rotor every 10,000 miles. . . We have purchased 3 brand new kia for my family in the last year as we love them. But I am not feeling so safe driving my Sportage right now. I have had many cars in my 47 yrs of driving and never once had to replace brakes and rotors every 10,000 miles! 20,000 , 30,000 or even 50,000 miles. . The braking system is not correct and it has a wobble to it. I have read many complaints on line about the same issue. It needs to be looked into.
On 05/13/24, the infotainment screen blanked out and the brake lights warning indicator appeared twice on the instrument panel while driving. This happened on two separate occasions.
The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000(service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage lx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time as the recall notice was received 7 months ago. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000(service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
We were driving down the road and heard a whine. About 2 minutes later there was a pop in both front wheels locked we could not move and we cannot get them to unlock.
The contact owns a 2016 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v051000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven and while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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The contact owns a 2010 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle was jerking and the electronic stability control light warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Experience vibration/pulsation when braking creating poor braking ability, increased braking distance,potential loss of control. Dealer replaced original front rotors and brake pads at approximately 12000 miles. Now at 23000, the condition exists again. I believe there is a material or design issue causing premature brake wear and pulsation causing an unsafe condition.
The contact owns a 2018 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v137000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions over two days, at various speeds, she observed a growing loud grinding and clicking noise emanating from the front of the vehcile. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The contact stated that on the last occasion, while in reverse (r), the vehicle lost power and would not reverse as intended. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximatly 115,000.
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The contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2023 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently lurch forward upon depressing the brake pedal without warning. As the failure continued intermittently, the contact stated that while driving at 27 mph, the vehicle failed to stop upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact immediately merged into the open right lane to avoid hitting another vehicle and shifted the vehicle into park(p). The contact stated that the check brake system warning message, an orange warning symbol, and the emergency brake light all appeared on the instrument panel. The contact initially parked the vehicle and later had the vehicle towed to home. The next day, the contact managed to drive the vehcile to the dealer where the vehicle remained in their possession for two weeks. The contact then received a call from the dealer that the warning lights had no longer appeared on the instrument panel and that the vehcile could be picked up. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an investigator was assigned to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired and remained the dealer's possession. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage lx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that whle driving approximalty 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restarted. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an electrical short shortted the battery and the starter and a burning odor was observed near the engine compartment. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximatly 94,864.
The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving the vehicle there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was under recall and referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and stated that a diagnostic test could not be performed until March 2024. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2010 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the abs and the four wheel drive warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. .
The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
When pressing brake during operation, a noise comes from underneath vehicle. The warning lights goes off but come back on while driving and stays on. Kia dealer stated it was the abs module going bad. Kia dealer recently replaced engine block due to manufacturer defect and completed two recalls. Dealer advised this was a new problem.
Kia still doesn't have a remedy for the recall. It is 2024. I am still at risk.
The contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Driving 5 hours away. Got to my destination parked and went to check in . Came back to my car and drove to where my room was going to be. I went to try to stop and the brakes were spongy and seems like it too forever to finally stop. Due to this issue I ended up hitting a curb and damaging my car/ tires. I was very scared to drive back home like that. I looked it up and it says there is a recall for the breaking system but my car wasnt one of them. I need to get this fixed ASAP and also my tires/ front end of car. What can I do about this issue and getting it fixed ASAP ?!.
The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes locked up. The contact removed the fuses. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While his daughter was driving, an abnormal dinging sound was detected. The contact changed the calipers and noticed that the abs box was stuck. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact put the fuse back in the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the brake pedal was soft and not to drive the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 22v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2011 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact had noticed that the vehicle was on fire and flames were visible under the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the contact's drive way. The contact stated that the fire department was called and the police arrived on scene later. The fire was extinguished with water. The contact was not aware if a report was written by the police. The vehicle was towed away to an impound lot and later was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance company. The contact related the fire to the NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2011 kia Sportage. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. No one was injured during the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A police department report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
When coming to a stop and brake applied car starts to vibrate. Local mechanic who looked at the vehicle believes it's the torque converter. The miles are high but it's under a the recall new engine, which technically has only approximately 60k.