2019 KIA Sportage problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2019 KIA Sportage with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 34.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.8%.
Complaints102
Crashes5
Fires8
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 34.3% · 35
Unknown or other 13.7% · 14
Electrical system 9.8% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 6.9% · 7
Power train 6.9% · 7
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.9% · 4
Air bags 2.9% · 3
Trailer hitches 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the KIA Sportage in this data, 2019 draws comparatively few complaints; 2017 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 53 in the last three years against 30 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 25,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The vehicle is have issues every time I get and oil change the vehicle loses about 2 qt of oil there are no leaks that are notice but the lost of engine oil still happens this oil could cause the engine to turn on fire it is nerve reacting to every often to check the oil level dealership are brushing this problem as they don't seem to know what is causing this issue if customer don't check Engine
Purchased car on july 28 2019 from hollywood KIA. Took it to their service center on november 26 for complimentary oil and filter change. On december 5 on the I-75 expressway got an alarm sound and sign that the "engine has overheated". Managed to get home, next day waited all day for towing company. Either car is defective or the service they did caused this dangerous issue. Engine · reported at 5,000 miles
The I started noticing my oil light was coming on after only few hundred miles. After every oil change a week or 2 later I would need oil. Took it to a several mechanics and no leaks founds they all said the GDI engines are known for consuming high amounts of oil. I called Kia and they admitted they know about the problem but will do nothing about it Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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