Wheel Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 1

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.

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Air conditioner, have short circuit, it works at liveral. A wired is coming out from box underneath steering wheel. And the worst problem is the tires were totally unsafe to drive, found out this problem on Nov. 14, 2025 (bought car on September 27,2025) when took car to tire center. Right rear tire was a explosion to happen, was bold and bumped, after inspection was performed.

On [xxx] I took ownership of the described brand new vehicle from kia of portland or,(12miles on the odometer) and insisted twice to sales management that the vehicle is prep'ed with a full fuel tank, fully charged battery and that tires are set to oe spec. The following 2 days the area experienced a head wave of near 100of. During the following week, we noticed instability with the vehicle driving. Upon verification of the tires pressure with a digital pressure gauge on 6/12/25 at 8am to my disbelieve I discovered that both left side tires (michelin primacy tour a/s 235/55/r19) where at 50. 3/50. 4 psi while the right side tires where set correctly at 35. 4 psi. After conversation with michelin these tires may have exceeded during the heat wave the max allowed operating pressure of 51 psi making them unsafe for driving. I immediately contacted the dealership maintenance manager who confirmed that on their digital record the vehicle, as part of kia standard procedure, was transported and arrived with all 4 tires above 50psi and that the maintenance team, despite been warned, they forgot to reduce the tire pressure to oe spec of 35psi on the left tires before allowing the vehicle to be operated on oregon highways/streets. I requested kia to send a technician to inspect and adjust the tires but the maintenance manager refused. Thus I had to gradually release the pressure to match the right side tires and oe spec (35psi). After the adjustment of the right side tires the vehicle did not exhibited more stability issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Car rolled down the hill despite being on park with parking breaks engaged.

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Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) is not working correctly. It is under reporting pressure by over 3-5 psi on cold and hot tire. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Tpms is flagging in the system and pushing to over fill tire with air over prescribed pressure by the manufacturer. It is safety risk. I got my vehicle air pressure checked twice in 2 weeks by a national tire chain shop. It didn't happen before. It is first time. Issue first appeared 4 weeks back.

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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.

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I recently bought this vehicle and there was no spare tire. I was aware there was no spare, but I was not aware none were available for purchase! my problem is that kia has not certified a compact spare tire for this vehicle and probably wont for two model years. I understand the manufacturers can sell vehicles without a spare tire, but consumers are unable to purchase a spare on their own for two model years! I believe NHTSA should at least require them to have a certified spare available for consumers to purchase before they can sell the cars to the public. In my opinion, this is a safety issue that could leave motorists stranded on the side of a road somewhere.

My esp button stays on and including the air bag light and I've tried everything trying to turn it off as well as my engine light and my hard parking brake which keeps turning on and won't turn off while driving and it feels harder to press the gas and I lost complete control on the freeway some how but I believe its due to my esp button, idk much about cars so this is the best way I can describe it, not many cars around on the freeway but I would've died if there was. . The fuel system is always having issues as well amd ive changed it many times but I'm more worried about the fact that I lost control and the fact that when I use my parking break that the car won't hold completely so please please launch an investigation so I can get my car fixed, thank you.

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The awd/4wd is failing in multiple 2023 Sportages. I have a 2023 Sportage x-pro that was purchased 12/30/2022. Current mileage is 7,731. The viscous coupling is faulty/failing in these vehicles. The sensor does come on in the car. The dealer has deemed the car “unsafe to drive”. The vehicle has been at the dealership since 8/29/2023. Currently the car has been dispatched to 4 different kia master technicians for diagnosis, but no repairs have been done and no additional communication from the dealer service department. I spoke to kia consumer services and they didn’t care one bit.

The tire suddenly exploded and the curtain air bag on the drivers side exploded too for some reason. I have a huge black eye and a concussion.

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The day I drove the car off the lot after purchasing (roughly 4 years ago) the low tire pressure sensor came on and I was unable to get it to go off. Mentioned it to the dealership whenever I went back for my first oil change and they told me they were able to “wake it up” whenever they checked the tire pressure. It continues to not accurately read if the tire pressure is low or not. A couple of months ago (summertime) my sunroof would not close. I finally got it to close completely after having to turn the car on and off multiple times and I have not risked trying it again since. The biggest issue I’m having now is about a month ago (November) I went to start my car and not only would the engine not turn over, but all the lights kept flickering as if the alternator was going out. I not only replaced the alternator, but also have to get a brand new battery because it was completely drained and would not jump within a day. Now, a couple days ago, I went to start it again and it did something similar - though after doing some troubleshooting I think it might be a bad starter this time that has now killed my battery. Both of these times my car did not show any type of warning lights. My concern comes from the fact that several recalls for the exact same make/model/year of the vehicle I’m driving have been coming out and one of them includes the engine just “freezing up” or “dies for no reason” including while people are driving at highway speeds. No recall has been posted for my specific VIN number yet, but I’m concerned it’s just a matter of time based on these continued issues I’ve been having.

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The vehicle will stall upon starting with push to start feature and you’d only hear clicking sound.

I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle kia America case id #14353653 which kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at borst automotive in the state of arizona on 09/18/21 where several concerns were reported to me that kia failed to report. There is a new and concerning grinding with the engine on my 2006 kia Sportage lx that sounds like it might be an exhaust leak. I hear loud grinding sounds now when turning on the car that immediately sound when it is fired up, and when accelerating is the worst, but the sound starts loud and is immediate when I turn on the vehicle and fire up the engine. Two days ago on 10-01-21 which was the last night I drove it as it feels unsafe to drive now, I did not get far before the front driver's tire closest to the engine completely blew out/ and exploded coming off of it's wheel and cap hinting at a potential engine problem or recalled defect. I had to immediately pull over and call aaa to come put the spare donut on my car to get it back home to park. The engine appears to have something wrong with the exhaust system and it sounds bad. I reported this today to kia America case id #14407655. I always make it a point to to check fluids and something is not right here. The car is overheated but radiator is fine and coolant, and all other engine fluids are full but could be an engine issue that is dangerous. This engine sounds like it will burst at any minute its grinding and stalling so bad. Made an appointment with royal kia in my hometown tucson, az for October 12, 2021 to have the fuel tank straps replaced as apparently they are faulty and this was the soonest this dealership could perform this. I know the 2010-2021 Sportage models were recalled under safety recall 20v-750 but since this recall is somewhat new and yet to discover other kia Sportage’s that might also be affected.

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My 2017 kia Sportage was purchased in 2016 and does not have any recalls showing under my VIN number for this issue but I have all of the signs of a serious malfunction and the dealer won't respond. My car has less than 23k miles on it, I barely drive it because I work from home and all of the abs warning lights are on including the abs, hill descent, tire pressure, traction/stability control, emergency brake light. My dashboard light to check tpms also pops on the screen consistently and there is a weird smell coming from my dashboard. My husband is a certified mechanic for largo Honda and he claims it is a safety issue in the vehicle that should be recalled. In addition to this issue, my windows will not go down and this will be the third time I have to take the car to the dealer to get fixed in the short period that I've had the car.

I keep getting low air notifications on my car. I took it in once and they found nothing wrong with my tires and sent me on my way. Well it's back again so I'm taking my car in again. This is a real pain because I work 2 jobs, 12 hours days, night shifts etc. I don't have time for this! also my bluetooth skips and pauses a lot so I always have to plug in my phone to use it.

My kia Sportage needed a steering column replacement and after it was replaced the car started pulling to the left and it's hard to keep straight, I have informed the dealer and tire rotation and alignment was done to the car but never changed the condition.

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The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, when she drove over a pothole and driver's and passenger's side rear wheels shifted. The contact drove to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

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I have had my vehicle looked at numerous times since I bought it 3 years ago. There is a odd thumping/humming like sound coming from under the hood or axle area, while driving, at any speed. Nothing has been found. My vehicle shakes occasionally while driving over 45 mph. My air pressure light continues to be on constantly, even after shelling out the money to have the sensors replaced. I always feel like I have flat tires, although they seem fine when I check them. I am concerned for my safety, my children and other drivers on the road while I am driving. I have searched numerous times for recalls and found nothing for my VIN. However, I was told by a dealer that there was a recall for safety campaign (some underbody addl anti-corrosion: sl). I have had my radio head unit replaced as it was glitching when using backup camera. The radio stopped playing through the speakers, although it still showed I had full control over the volume and toggling stations. My phone would connect via bluetooth but I was unable to use it. I feel my vehicle is part of many recalls that have previously affected and are currently affecting many kia's and would greatly appreciate it if it can be added to the list so I can have a safe vehicle to drive around for my family. Below I put my last service date as when it started happening, again it happened just shortly after I bought the vehicle in 2016.

I have had my car for 30 days & after driving for about 5 miles this morning my tire warning light said the psi was at 19 for my rear driver side, seconds later it was a 0. I pulled into a gas station where we discovered a huge tear in the side wall of my tire. This is definitely a defect as I have not been in an accident or scrapped any curbs however, once I got it to the dealership they said that this had to be caused by me possibly hitting something. I think I would remember hitting something that would cause a slice across my passenger rear tire. So in a nutshell I was forced to buy a new tire $181. 00 for a car I have had for 30 days. Neither grossinger kia dealership or hankook tire would take responsibility. I was just about to get on the expressway and thank goodness the tire malfunctioned before I did.

On sept 3 2017 I was invloved in an accident in which my driver side air bag deployed leaving me with severe bruises on abdoman and burn marks on my left forearm. I went to hopspital and had an ultrasound done. Our car was totalled and wanted to make sure that I am going to not have any further medical issues I have police reports and medical report to back this up dave church.

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So I have been having problems with my front right tire I feel that it wiggles and wobbles a clog my alignment to get my stuff and I always need work done on it about every 2 to 3 months. I have also been having problems continuously getting locked out of my car. My car on or off always locks me out of my car. My passenger door never locks unless I lock it myself manually. My trunk door never opens as well when I push the unlock button and the key mailed it won't fit in it to unlock it that way I feel that the car over or has a wiring electrical problem.

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Bought this vehicle with only 11k miles from an elderly couple that hardly drove it. Now at 21k miles, there is a gas smell coming inside the vehicle and also outside of the vehicle. Has a rough idle and gas spews out of tank while I'm pumping gas. The front passenger tire sounds like it's about to fall off. Had to replace spark plugs twice already. Also, the driverside seatbelt will not retract. I bought this vehicle with only 11k miles thinking it will last for awhile, but I've had so many issues with it.

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Tl ¿ the contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage. When the contact started the vehicle, the rear driver¿s side tire locked up without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 37,000. Jcc.

Riding down chadds Ford PA route one 6/12/14 ( Thursday) when my car started to shake out of control had pulled over in the middle of afternoon traffic . Only to find out that the passenger side back tie rod came apart. . The outer threads were stripped. I have a picture.

The wheel started screeching and it felt like it was about to fall apart I had to replace the fuel pump as it cut out on me in traffic on a highway almost causing an accident.

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Brake pedal grip padding falls off, leaving a slippery surface and a fallen grip padding blocking brake pedal. While driving in freeway at 65 mph. Driver lost control of vehicle, swerving into two toll lanes & crashing into several rubber dividers. After this incident the brake pedal grip padding has continued to fall off while driving the vehicle. Kia dealership & service department denied a manufacturing defect in tghe vehicle without even inspecting the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage with an ultra 578510 dolly. While driving approximately 55 mph and towing the vehicle with the dolly the contact noticed that the vehicle was moving from one side to another. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the passengers side wheel came off of the dolly. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The technician stated that the bolt that holds the tires and the nuts came off of the dolly. There was also indentation in the lower part of the wheel wells of the front tires. The hub and tires were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to reimburse the contact for the damage. The contact did not agree with the amount and no further offers were made by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2007 kia Sportage. While driving 70 mph the wheels locked , and then the vehicle slid off-road. While sliding the vehicle turned 360 degrees and spinned into a guard-rail and then into several trees. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The insurance company was investigating the cause of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 54000.

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After vehicle was taken out of 4-wheel drive, a couple of days later, left front wheel started to grind. The grinding increased as the vehicle would reach speeds of 35 mph or below and would intensive as I would apply the brakes. Was informed by dealer that this was a re-occurring problem with this vehicle.

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2002 kia Sportage. (nar) first oil change, filter replacement, lube, rattling noise under steering wheel, sluggish transmission shifting and excessive brake residue on right front wheel.

The four wheel drive will not work. This is the fourth time this has happen to me. I live on a hill and in the northern n. H. I brought this car because I need the four wheel drive and I have not been to in pressed with it so far and I have owned it going on three years. In those three years I have had to get it fixed every snow season and sometimes had it fixed twice in on season. I would like to get this problem fixed once and for all. I no longer have the warrenty on this car. Now to get this fixed again will cost me some money. I will never buy this kind of car again. I like the way it handles and all but not happy with the four wheel drive. I would like to get it fixed and have it stay that way through the whole seasons. If you know how that can be done let me know. Dt.

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While driving 65 mph rear driver wheel and wheel assembly fell off. No accident, and no injuries.

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Wheel assembly becomes "loose" and requires routine tightening by dealer. Loose wheel causes safety hazard & potential for loss of control as well as needless damage to remaining hub assembly and drive train components totaling as much as $3,500 per incident to repair.

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While driving 65 mph heard a grinding sound from left front wheel. Then, 3 loud clicks. She pulled over to check wheel, and was able to move left front tire back and forth with both hands about 2 inches. She then drove at a slow speed to nearest dealer. Dealer replaced dust boots on both front wheels/ replaced bearings, and both ends of axle. On the way home after this repair, vehicle made same noise again. Vehicle at dealer at this time. Dealer stated this was a known problem on 2000 Sportage.

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