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May 2, 2024 Electrical System

The fan for my car worked intermittently. I took the car to the dealership and they said it was the fan. I replaced the fan myself. While replacing the fan, I noticed that one of the connectors was melted. After changing the fan, nothing changed. After that, I decided to remove the bad looking ...

May 2, 2024 Electrical System

The fan for my car worked intermittently. I took the car to the dealership and they said it was the fan. I replaced the fan myself. While replacing the fan, I noticed that one of the connectors was melted. After changing the fan, nothing changed. After that, I decided to remove the bad looking ...

May 25, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or ...

May 25, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or ...

May 25, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or ...

May 25, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or ...

Jan 8, 2023 Suspension

July 14, 2020 To whom it may concern I [XXX] is owner of Kia Sportage 2006 [XXX] I purchase this vehicle 12/2005 from Kia in Paramus NJ. This vehicle now has 137,296 miles also what make note it has not never been in accident or given me big issues. In May 2018, I received a recall on this vehicl...

Jan 8, 2023 Suspension

July 14, 2020 To whom it may concern I [XXX] is owner of Kia Sportage 2006 [XXX] I purchase this vehicle 12/2005 from Kia in Paramus NJ. This vehicle now has 137,296 miles also what make note it has not never been in accident or given me big issues. In May 2018, I received a recall on this vehicl...

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informe...

Apr 26, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informe...

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informe...

Apr 26, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informe...

Oct 4, 2021 Engine Fire

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 09/1...

Oct 4, 2021 Wheels Fire

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 09/1...

Oct 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

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 09/1...

Oct 4, 2021 Engine Fire

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 09/1...

Oct 4, 2021 Wheels Fire

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 09/1...

Oct 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

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 09/1...

Dec 28, 2020 Air Bags 146,367 mi

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVING TROUBLE WITH COVID-19 GETTING THE PART, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A WEEK. MY MECHANIC HAS RECOMMENDED ME TAKING THE CAR TO A KIA DE...

Dec 28, 2020 Engine 146,367 mi

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVING TROUBLE WITH COVID-19 GETTING THE PART, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A WEEK. MY MECHANIC HAS RECOMMENDED ME TAKING THE CAR TO A KIA DE...

Dec 28, 2020 Air Bags 146,367 mi

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVING TROUBLE WITH COVID-19 GETTING THE PART, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A WEEK. MY MECHANIC HAS RECOMMENDED ME TAKING THE CAR TO A KIA DE...

Dec 28, 2020 Engine 146,367 mi

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVING TROUBLE WITH COVID-19 GETTING THE PART, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A WEEK. MY MECHANIC HAS RECOMMENDED ME TAKING THE CAR TO A KIA DE...

Nov 25, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT SHUT OFF ANY TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT OR STOP. IT CUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES ON A HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND IT WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START BACK ...

Nov 25, 2020 Engine 130,000 mi

THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT SHUT OFF ANY TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT OR STOP. IT CUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES ON A HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND IT WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START BACK ...

Nov 25, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT SHUT OFF ANY TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT OR STOP. IT CUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES ON A HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND IT WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START BACK ...

Nov 25, 2020 Engine 130,000 mi

THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT SHUT OFF ANY TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT OR STOP. IT CUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES ON A HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND IT WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START BACK ...

Nov 19, 2020 Air Bags Crash 88,993 mi

I HIT THE SIDE OF A CAR I DIDN'T SEE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR PARK ONTO THE ROAD, SO I WAS MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD. A CAR HAD APPEARED FROM BEHIND 2 TURNING CARS AND I HIT THE SIDE OF IT. NEITHER THE AIR BAG OR THE SEAT BELT IN MY CAR STOPPED MY HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS VE...

Nov 19, 2020 Seat Belts Crash 88,993 mi

I HIT THE SIDE OF A CAR I DIDN'T SEE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR PARK ONTO THE ROAD, SO I WAS MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD. A CAR HAD APPEARED FROM BEHIND 2 TURNING CARS AND I HIT THE SIDE OF IT. NEITHER THE AIR BAG OR THE SEAT BELT IN MY CAR STOPPED MY HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS VE...

Nov 19, 2020 Air Bags Crash 88,993 mi

I HIT THE SIDE OF A CAR I DIDN'T SEE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR PARK ONTO THE ROAD, SO I WAS MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD. A CAR HAD APPEARED FROM BEHIND 2 TURNING CARS AND I HIT THE SIDE OF IT. NEITHER THE AIR BAG OR THE SEAT BELT IN MY CAR STOPPED MY HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS VE...

Nov 19, 2020 Seat Belts Crash 88,993 mi

I HIT THE SIDE OF A CAR I DIDN'T SEE WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR PARK ONTO THE ROAD, SO I WAS MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD. A CAR HAD APPEARED FROM BEHIND 2 TURNING CARS AND I HIT THE SIDE OF IT. NEITHER THE AIR BAG OR THE SEAT BELT IN MY CAR STOPPED MY HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS VE...

Oct 19, 2020 Engine 122,000 mi

MY FRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME AT 55 MPH WHEN MY SPORTAGE STARTING SPEEDING UP ON ITS OWN. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT IT WANTED TO CUT OFF. SO WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED IT STARTED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING ON IT'S OWN. THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT 15 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS....

Oct 19, 2020 Engine 122,000 mi

MY FRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME AT 55 MPH WHEN MY SPORTAGE STARTING SPEEDING UP ON ITS OWN. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT IT WANTED TO CUT OFF. SO WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED IT STARTED SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING ON IT'S OWN. THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT 15 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS....

Dec 6, 2019 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 6, 2019 Electrical System 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 6, 2019 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 6, 2019 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 6, 2019 Electrical System 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Dec 6, 2019 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHTS ON OFF DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, TURN ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS AND KEEP DOING IT UNTIL THEY GO OFF.. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. READ ONLINE THAT THERE'S A HISTORY OF THIS BUT NO RECALL.

Nov 19, 2019 Electrical System 137,723 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HARNESS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH AND THEN ACCELERATED BACK TO NORMAL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH KIA (6546...

Nov 19, 2019 Electrical System 137,723 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HARNESS FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH AND THEN ACCELERATED BACK TO NORMAL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH KIA (6546...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN OR...

Nov 5, 2019 Exterior Lighting 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN OR...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN OR...

Nov 5, 2019 Exterior Lighting 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN OR...

Sep 26, 2019 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG NOT ENGAGED LIGHT IS ON

Sep 26, 2019 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG NOT ENGAGED LIGHT IS ON

Sep 17, 2019 Structure 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019 Engine 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019 Structure 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019 Engine 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Sep 17, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 179,510 mi

I PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED OF REPEATED STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT 179,510 MILES ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TWISTING OUT OF ITS STANDARD POSITION. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BOLT SECURING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THREADED HOLE IN FLOOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR

Aug 29, 2019 Structure 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 29, 2019 Structure 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD OF A RECALL FOR GAS TANK STRAPS ON MY CAR - SO CALLED KIA AND THEY SAID TANK STRAPS HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CORROSION PROTECTION (UNDERCOATING) WAS ALSO A REMEDY THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL. I ARRANGED RECALL SERVICE AT CLOSEST DEALER (1 1/2 HOURS AWAY) WHO ORDERED...

Aug 13, 2019 Engine 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 13, 2019 Power Train 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 13, 2019 Engine 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 13, 2019 Power Train 178,377 mi

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ENGINE SURGES / ERRATIC IDLE AT 177800 MILES, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED AT 177900 MILES. AT 178345 THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS CLEANED AS A PRECAUTION, DUE TO THE PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS. AT 178377 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. ...

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 177,800 mi

WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE PICKING UP SPEED. WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH THE ENGINE SURGED PAST 2000 RPM. WHILE DRIVING ON A DOWNGRADE THE VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED, AND I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGINE RPM WENT 2000 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. FROM MY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER VE...

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Aug 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Aug 9, 2019 Power Train 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 177,800 mi

WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE PICKING UP SPEED. WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH THE ENGINE SURGED PAST 2000 RPM. WHILE DRIVING ON A DOWNGRADE THE VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED, AND I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGINE RPM WENT 2000 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. FROM MY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER VE...

Aug 9, 2019 Engine 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Aug 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Aug 9, 2019 Power Train 177,900 mi

I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AT 177,800 MILES THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE SURGES. WHILE DRIVING IF I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH ENGINE WOULD RISE TO 2000 RPMS. IF I PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH TIP OF MY FOOT, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD RETURN NORMAL. AT 177, 900 MILES THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS CLE...

Jun 3, 2019 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I HAD THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES. AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY ONLY DELETE THE ERROR. THE FIRS ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG (AIRBAG LIGHT ERROR) THE ERROR SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT.. AND THE SECOND ERROR THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOME...

Jun 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

I HAD THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES. AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY ONLY DELETE THE ERROR. THE FIRS ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG (AIRBAG LIGHT ERROR) THE ERROR SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT.. AND THE SECOND ERROR THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOME...

Jun 3, 2019 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I HAD THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES. AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY ONLY DELETE THE ERROR. THE FIRS ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG (AIRBAG LIGHT ERROR) THE ERROR SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT.. AND THE SECOND ERROR THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOME...

Jun 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

I HAD THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES. AND THE DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY ONLY DELETE THE ERROR. THE FIRS ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG (AIRBAG LIGHT ERROR) THE ERROR SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR INSIDE THE SEAT.. AND THE SECOND ERROR THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOME...

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes 95,757 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT APPEARED TO LOOSE POWER. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD LOCKED UP DUE TO THE FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE MAIN ROAD WE WERE ON.

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes 95,757 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT APPEARED TO LOOSE POWER. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD LOCKED UP DUE TO THE FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE MAIN ROAD WE WERE ON.

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 31, 2018 Engine

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 31, 2018 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 31, 2018 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 31, 2018 Engine

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 31, 2018 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPX. 40 MPH. VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART, AND WILL NOT RESTART. MECHANICS HAVE PROBLEM CONNECTING SCANNERS TO PMC AND EFFECTING REPAIRS. SEVERAL SCANNERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SCANNERS ARE UNABLE TO RETRIEVE VEHICLE'S DATA. SCANNERS, SAYS "CHECK CONNECTION ...

Dec 21, 2018 Visibility Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN WIRING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V015000 (ELECTRICAL ...

Dec 21, 2018 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN WIRING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V015000 (ELECTRICAL ...

Dec 21, 2018 Visibility Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN WIRING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V015000 (ELECTRICAL ...

Dec 21, 2018 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN WIRING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V015000 (ELECTRICAL ...

Jun 19, 2018 Structure 99,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNDERCOATING PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE VOLUNTARILY, BUT THE FRAME BECAME CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED BEAN'S KIA OF MECHANICSBURG (6302 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG,...

Jun 19, 2018 Structure 99,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNDERCOATING PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE VOLUNTARILY, BUT THE FRAME BECAME CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED BEAN'S KIA OF MECHANICSBURG (6302 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG,...

Jun 13, 2018 Air Bags 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018 Service Brakes 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018 Seat Belts 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018 Air Bags 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018 Service Brakes 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

Jun 13, 2018 Seat Belts 110,623 mi

DEALER DIAGNOSTICS CAME UP WITH CODES B1495 PODS, B1495 BTS & C1513 ABS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING & STAYED ON. HAD BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED PER RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO & KNOW HAVE A ABS CODE THAT COULD BE THE SWITCH AGAIN

May 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM CACTUS JACKS DURING EASTER WEEKEND 2018. WITH IN THE FIRST WEEK WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION BUT COMING TO A STOP. I THOUGHT IT WAS WEIRD AND THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN USER ERROR. TO DATE IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES. IT OCCURS WH...

May 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM CACTUS JACKS DURING EASTER WEEKEND 2018. WITH IN THE FIRST WEEK WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION BUT COMING TO A STOP. I THOUGHT IT WAS WEIRD AND THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN USER ERROR. TO DATE IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES. IT OCCURS WH...

Mar 26, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. AS I'M READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS THE AIRBAGS DO ...

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. AS I'M READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS THE AIRBAGS DO ...

Mar 26, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. AS I'M READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS THE AIRBAGS DO ...

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND AM TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. AS I'M READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS AND THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS THE AIRBAGS DO ...

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags 121,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE SOMETIMES OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTIN...

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags 121,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE SOMETIMES OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTIN...

Nov 29, 2017 Engine 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN. THE ENGINE DIES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DRIVERS BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES OR SWERVE OUTOF THE WAY. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WENT ON INTERNET, AND MANY CUSTOMERS HA...

Nov 29, 2017 Engine 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN. THE ENGINE DIES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DRIVERS BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES OR SWERVE OUTOF THE WAY. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WENT ON INTERNET, AND MANY CUSTOMERS HA...

Aug 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 159,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL A CITY STREET AND BEGAN TO TURN RIGHT. AS I WAS SLOWLY TURNING GOING ABOUT 15-20MPH USING THE BRAKES, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-40MPH, HIT MINE ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGING FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE DRIVERS DOOR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Aug 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 159,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL A CITY STREET AND BEGAN TO TURN RIGHT. AS I WAS SLOWLY TURNING GOING ABOUT 15-20MPH USING THE BRAKES, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-40MPH, HIT MINE ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGING FROM THE HEADLIGHT TO THE DRIVERS DOOR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jul 27, 2017 Engine 119,000 mi

MOTOR BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON A HWY, CAR STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, AND THE BREAKS TO STOP RESPONDING.

Jul 27, 2017 Engine 119,000 mi

MOTOR BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON A HWY, CAR STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, AND THE BREAKS TO STOP RESPONDING.

Jul 24, 2017 Engine 38,430 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A BANGING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH GLASSMAN KIA (28000 TELEGRA...

Jul 24, 2017 Engine 38,430 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A BANGING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH GLASSMAN KIA (28000 TELEGRA...

Apr 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,204 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE ESC OFF LIGHTS GOES ON DASHBOARD. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT AND BECOMES SLUGGISH. I PULL OVER AND PARK THE CAR THEN IT WON'T GO INTO DRIVE OR OUT OF PARK. I WAIT OVER 15 MINUTES AND AM ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. I HAVE BROUGHT TO KIA DEALTERSHIP AND SAID IT WAS BRAKE ...

Apr 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,204 mi

I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE ESC OFF LIGHTS GOES ON DASHBOARD. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT AND BECOMES SLUGGISH. I PULL OVER AND PARK THE CAR THEN IT WON'T GO INTO DRIVE OR OUT OF PARK. I WAIT OVER 15 MINUTES AND AM ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. I HAVE BROUGHT TO KIA DEALTERSHIP AND SAID IT WAS BRAKE ...

Dec 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE, RADIATOR, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; ...

Dec 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE, RADIATOR, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; ...

Dec 20, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE, RADIATOR, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; ...

Dec 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE, RADIATOR, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; ...

Nov 12, 2016 Air Bags 35,736 mi

SINCE 2010 I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON. I WAS WELL WITHIN WARRANTY WHEN THIS BEGAN WITH MILEAGE AT 35,736. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED IT MULTIPLE TIMES; REPLACED BUCKLE TENSORS, REPLACED SEAT, HARNESS, RERAN THE CODES, ETC. TO DATE, IT IS STILL NOT CORRECTED AFTER MULTIPLE AT...

Nov 12, 2016 Air Bags 35,736 mi

SINCE 2010 I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON. I WAS WELL WITHIN WARRANTY WHEN THIS BEGAN WITH MILEAGE AT 35,736. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED IT MULTIPLE TIMES; REPLACED BUCKLE TENSORS, REPLACED SEAT, HARNESS, RERAN THE CODES, ETC. TO DATE, IT IS STILL NOT CORRECTED AFTER MULTIPLE AT...

Feb 3, 2016 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Feb 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Feb 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Feb 3, 2016 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Feb 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Feb 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

RIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS AND BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM A LADY STATING SHE WAS A KIA REPRESENTATIVE. MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH. ABOUT TEN DAYS AFTER THE CALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NO LONGER GO OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING STILL OVERN...

Aug 11, 2015 Steering 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Aug 11, 2015 Steering 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Apr 27, 2015 Electrical System 129,000 mi

VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE WERE LUCKY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR TO THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WERE MELTED AND FALLING APART. THE CONNECTOR ITSELF WAS M...

Apr 27, 2015 Visibility 129,000 mi

VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE WERE LUCKY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR TO THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WERE MELTED AND FALLING APART. THE CONNECTOR ITSELF WAS M...

Apr 27, 2015 Electrical System 129,000 mi

VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE WERE LUCKY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR TO THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WERE MELTED AND FALLING APART. THE CONNECTOR ITSELF WAS M...

Apr 27, 2015 Visibility 129,000 mi

VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A BURNING SMELL. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE WERE LUCKY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR TO THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER WERE MELTED AND FALLING APART. THE CONNECTOR ITSELF WAS M...

Apr 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Suspension Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Structure Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Suspension Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Structure Crash 71,782 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 17, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 117,000 mi

THE ESC OFF LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME . I HAVE NEVER TOUCHED THE BUTTON - THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK EITHER. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES, HOWEVER NOW I CANNOT OPEN THE BACK HATCH IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK NEITHER THE PUSH BUTTON OR THE KEY WILL OPEN BACKHATCH OR WINDOW - MAKI...

Apr 17, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 117,000 mi

THE ESC OFF LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME . I HAVE NEVER TOUCHED THE BUTTON - THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK EITHER. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES, HOWEVER NOW I CANNOT OPEN THE BACK HATCH IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK NEITHER THE PUSH BUTTON OR THE KEY WILL OPEN BACKHATCH OR WINDOW - MAKI...

Apr 10, 2015 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AT TIMES. I AM CONCERNED THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 10, 2015 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AT TIMES. I AM CONCERNED THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG FAILURE. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ON 1/23/15. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED A WAIVER FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE, DUE TO THE FACT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. *JB THE D...

Mar 12, 2015 Air Bags

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG FAILURE. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ON 1/23/15. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED A WAIVER FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE, DUE TO THE FACT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. *JB THE D...

Dec 30, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER EACH RE...

Dec 30, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER EACH RE...

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Dec 16, 2014 Engine 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Dec 16, 2014 Electrical System 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69,200 mi

DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, FOR ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE BRAKING TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE OR TO TURN. ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO TURN AT 9:00PM ON 12/16/14.ENGINE LIGHT HAVE COME ON AT LEAST 6-8 TIME...

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 79,000 mi

MY AIR BAG CAME ON AROUND JUNE OF 2014 AND NOW REMAINS ON. I AM TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IT IS THE AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR SWITCH #95930 2E000. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS $268.15 WITH A $39.00 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE. THE DIAGNOSTICS IS $32.50. IF THIS PART IS FAULTY AS INDICATED IN MY WEB SEARCH, WHY AM ...

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 79,000 mi

MY AIR BAG CAME ON AROUND JUNE OF 2014 AND NOW REMAINS ON. I AM TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IT IS THE AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR SWITCH #95930 2E000. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS $268.15 WITH A $39.00 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FEE. THE DIAGNOSTICS IS $32.50. IF THIS PART IS FAULTY AS INDICATED IN MY WEB SEARCH, WHY AM ...

Nov 24, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 68,000 mi

I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KIA THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. VERBATIM: FOUND BLOWER MOTOR BAD AND FRIED RESISTOR AND HARNESS. LEFT UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT FIRE FROM STARTING. THIS VEHIC...

Nov 24, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KIA THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. VERBATIM: FOUND BLOWER MOTOR BAD AND FRIED RESISTOR AND HARNESS. LEFT UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT FIRE FROM STARTING. THIS VEHIC...

Nov 24, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 68,000 mi

I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KIA THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. VERBATIM: FOUND BLOWER MOTOR BAD AND FRIED RESISTOR AND HARNESS. LEFT UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT FIRE FROM STARTING. THIS VEHIC...

Nov 24, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KIA THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE UNIT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. VERBATIM: FOUND BLOWER MOTOR BAD AND FRIED RESISTOR AND HARNESS. LEFT UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT FIRE FROM STARTING. THIS VEHIC...

Nov 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THESE SAFETY RELATED DECEPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, WHO CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE LIFE, DEATH AND SAFETY OF MANY CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, IT SEEM LIKE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB), IS CONSTANTLY BEING...

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 85,000 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THESE SAFETY RELATED DECEPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, WHO CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE LIFE, DEATH AND SAFETY OF MANY CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, IT SEEM LIKE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB), IS CONSTANTLY BEING...

Nov 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THESE SAFETY RELATED DECEPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, WHO CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE LIFE, DEATH AND SAFETY OF MANY CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, IT SEEM LIKE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB), IS CONSTANTLY BEING...

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 85,000 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER, IN HOPES OF RECEIVING SOME TYPE OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR AGENCY ON THESE SAFETY RELATED DECEPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, WHO CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE LIFE, DEATH AND SAFETY OF MANY CONSUMERS LIKE MYSELF, IT SEEM LIKE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB), IS CONSTANTLY BEING...

Sep 8, 2014 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER RESETS THE CODE/LIGHT AND CLAIMS I NEED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $2,000! THERE ARE OTHER 2006 KIA MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATS BUT NOT THE SPORTAGE. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS BEING COMPROM...

Sep 8, 2014 Seats 95,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER RESETS THE CODE/LIGHT AND CLAIMS I NEED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $2,000! THERE ARE OTHER 2006 KIA MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATS BUT NOT THE SPORTAGE. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS BEING COMPROM...

Sep 8, 2014 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER RESETS THE CODE/LIGHT AND CLAIMS I NEED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $2,000! THERE ARE OTHER 2006 KIA MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATS BUT NOT THE SPORTAGE. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS BEING COMPROM...

Sep 8, 2014 Seats 95,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. THE DEALER RESETS THE CODE/LIGHT AND CLAIMS I NEED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED FOR APPROX. $2,000! THERE ARE OTHER 2006 KIA MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATS BUT NOT THE SPORTAGE. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS BEING COMPROM...

Aug 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON AND APPLY THE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Aug 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON AND APPLY THE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTI...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 105,000 mi

TRAVELING 60 MPH, ON HIGHWAY (PA TURNPIKE EXTENSION) NEAR ALLENTOWN, PA. FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING, ANOTHER DRIVER WARNED ME TO PULL OVER, WHEELS WOBBLING. FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARMS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED. THERE'S BEEN KIA RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT KIA HAS REFUSED OWNERSHIP OF THIS DEFE...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 105,000 mi

TRAVELING 60 MPH, ON HIGHWAY (PA TURNPIKE EXTENSION) NEAR ALLENTOWN, PA. FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING, ANOTHER DRIVER WARNED ME TO PULL OVER, WHEELS WOBBLING. FRONT LEFT CONTROL ARMS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED. THERE'S BEEN KIA RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT KIA HAS REFUSED OWNERSHIP OF THIS DEFE...

Jun 23, 2014 Wheels 37,000 mi

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

Jun 23, 2014 Wheels 37,000 mi

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

Jun 17, 2014 Wheels

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. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Steering

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. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Wheels

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. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Steering

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. *TR

Apr 28, 2014 Service Brakes 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 28, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 28, 2014 Service Brakes 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 28, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 122,524 mi

AS OF SATURDAY MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THEN I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. SO I GOT ONLINE TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM...

Apr 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper 40,100 mi

DRIVER"S SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN INTO FIELD OF VIEW. WILL NOT RETAIN POSITION OUT OF FIELD OF VIEW OF DRIVER. *TR

Apr 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper 40,100 mi

DRIVER"S SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN INTO FIELD OF VIEW. WILL NOT RETAIN POSITION OUT OF FIELD OF VIEW OF DRIVER. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

I BELIEVE THIS TOPIC HAS NEVER BEEN ADDRESSED AND THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST BECAUSE OF VISIBILITY. THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO ALL VEHICLES WITH PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS. THEY BECOME VERY CLOUDY AND DIMINISH THE BRIGHTNESS TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY IS GREATLY IMPAIRED. IN THE...

Apr 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

I BELIEVE THIS TOPIC HAS NEVER BEEN ADDRESSED AND THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST BECAUSE OF VISIBILITY. THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO ALL VEHICLES WITH PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS. THEY BECOME VERY CLOUDY AND DIMINISH THE BRIGHTNESS TO THE POINT WHERE VISIBILITY IS GREATLY IMPAIRED. IN THE...

Dec 27, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON WHEN SOMEONE IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THIS DISENGAGES THE FRONT AIRBAGS. THE KIA DEALERSHIP HAS RE-SET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CLAIMS IT IS A BAD SENSOR IN THE SEAT. THE ENTIRE SEAT MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Dec 27, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON WHEN SOMEONE IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. THIS DISENGAGES THE FRONT AIRBAGS. THE KIA DEALERSHIP HAS RE-SET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CLAIMS IT IS A BAD SENSOR IN THE SEAT. THE ENTIRE SEAT MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Nov 21, 2013 Air Bags 25,000 mi

PRIOR COMPLAINT FILED FOR AIRBAG LIGHT/SENSOR. MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY TRIED TO RESET THE LIGHT, IT WOULD NOT GO OFF. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE 2006 SPORTAGE AIRBAG LIGHT & POSSIBLE FAILURE HAVE BEEN RECORDED WITH NO SAFETY RECALL, DESPITE THAT KIA RECALLED A NUMBER OF OTHER...

Nov 21, 2013 Suspension 36,000 mi

TOOK 2006 KIA SPORTAGE FOR YEARLY PA INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTED, IN DANGER OF BREAKING AND MUST BE REPLACED FOR STATE INSPECTION/SAFETY. TODAY, 11/21/13, KIA ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM RUSTED/SAFETY ONLY ON THE 2006, ETC., SEDONA VANS. WHY NOT...

Nov 21, 2013 Air Bags 25,000 mi

PRIOR COMPLAINT FILED FOR AIRBAG LIGHT/SENSOR. MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY TRIED TO RESET THE LIGHT, IT WOULD NOT GO OFF. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE 2006 SPORTAGE AIRBAG LIGHT & POSSIBLE FAILURE HAVE BEEN RECORDED WITH NO SAFETY RECALL, DESPITE THAT KIA RECALLED A NUMBER OF OTHER...

Nov 21, 2013 Suspension 36,000 mi

TOOK 2006 KIA SPORTAGE FOR YEARLY PA INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTED, IN DANGER OF BREAKING AND MUST BE REPLACED FOR STATE INSPECTION/SAFETY. TODAY, 11/21/13, KIA ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM RUSTED/SAFETY ONLY ON THE 2006, ETC., SEDONA VANS. WHY NOT...

Sep 5, 2013 Suspension 90,860 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I-84 WEST WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. I PULLED OFF JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO TURN ONTO THE TACONIC PARKWAY GOING NORTH TO ALBANY (I LIVE IN ALBANY COUNTY, NY). I SLOWLY PULLED MY CAR ONTO THE TACONIC TO GET OUT OF THE MASSIVE TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UNDER TH...

Sep 5, 2013 Suspension 90,860 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE I-84 WEST WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. I PULLED OFF JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO TURN ONTO THE TACONIC PARKWAY GOING NORTH TO ALBANY (I LIVE IN ALBANY COUNTY, NY). I SLOWLY PULLED MY CAR ONTO THE TACONIC TO GET OUT OF THE MASSIVE TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UNDER TH...

Aug 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH BEHIND SEVERAL OTHER CARS APPROACHING A REDLIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AND AS THE CARS AHEAD OF ME BEGAN TO BRAKE, I DID AS WELL. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE AND I HAD TO STOMP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I MANUALLY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO GET THE CAR TO S...

Aug 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH BEHIND SEVERAL OTHER CARS APPROACHING A REDLIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AND AS THE CARS AHEAD OF ME BEGAN TO BRAKE, I DID AS WELL. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE AND I HAD TO STOMP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I MANUALLY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO GET THE CAR TO S...

Aug 14, 2013 Air Bags 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Aug 14, 2013 Air Bags 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Jul 20, 2013 Air Bags 94,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CORRECTED. THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TESTAND TOLD ME THAT IT MIGHT BE A SENSOR THEY THEN RESET THE AIRBAG LIGHT. FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS C...

Jul 20, 2013 Air Bags 94,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CORRECTED. THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TESTAND TOLD ME THAT IT MIGHT BE A SENSOR THEY THEN RESET THE AIRBAG LIGHT. FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS C...

Jul 12, 2013 Air Bags 74,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN STAYED LIT. I TOOK MY CAR TO KIA DEALER AND HAD DIAGNOSTIC. THE COST WAS $60. THEY FOUND THAT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SEAT HAD AN ERROR CODE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR FOR FRONT SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I LEFT DEALER THE LIGHT FOR AIR BAG WAS OFF, B...

Jul 12, 2013 Air Bags 74,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN STAYED LIT. I TOOK MY CAR TO KIA DEALER AND HAD DIAGNOSTIC. THE COST WAS $60. THEY FOUND THAT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SEAT HAD AN ERROR CODE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR FOR FRONT SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I LEFT DEALER THE LIGHT FOR AIR BAG WAS OFF, B...

Jun 5, 2013 Air Bags 114,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS SUDDENLY ON WHILE DRIVING. TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND TURNING IT ON BACK, THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, AND HAD THE WHOLE PASSENGER BELT REPLACED, BASED ON THE SHOP RECOMMENDATION. NOW THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN, FOR NO REASON. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF C...

Jun 5, 2013 Air Bags 114,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS SUDDENLY ON WHILE DRIVING. TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND TURNING IT ON BACK, THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. IT HAPPENED BEFORE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, AND HAD THE WHOLE PASSENGER BELT REPLACED, BASED ON THE SHOP RECOMMENDATION. NOW THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN, FOR NO REASON. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF C...

Apr 22, 2013 Air Bags 25,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED ABOUT 2500K MILES AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER 60K MILES AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT ABOUT $100, THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT WAS ABOUT 80K MILES. I WAS QUOTED $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT WHE...

Apr 22, 2013 Seat Belts 25,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED ABOUT 2500K MILES AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER 60K MILES AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT ABOUT $100, THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT WAS ABOUT 80K MILES. I WAS QUOTED $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT WHE...

Apr 22, 2013 Air Bags 25,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED ABOUT 2500K MILES AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER 60K MILES AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT ABOUT $100, THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT WAS ABOUT 80K MILES. I WAS QUOTED $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT WHE...

Apr 22, 2013 Seat Belts 25,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED ABOUT 2500K MILES AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER 60K MILES AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR IT ABOUT $100, THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT WAS ABOUT 80K MILES. I WAS QUOTED $300 TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN BUT WHE...

Mar 16, 2013 Air Bags 65,000 mi

DEALER REPAIRED AIRBAG THEY REPLACED FROM BELT TO SENSORS AND AIRBAG STILL LIGHT, NOW NO MORE WARRANTY THEY DENY REPAIR. *TR

Mar 16, 2013 Air Bags 65,000 mi

DEALER REPAIRED AIRBAG THEY REPLACED FROM BELT TO SENSORS AND AIRBAG STILL LIGHT, NOW NO MORE WARRANTY THEY DENY REPAIR. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Air Bags 64,945 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE EVENING AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND CARFAX GUARANTEED NO ACCIDENTS. NO ONE IS SURE HOW IT CAME ON OR WHAT TO DO TO TURN IT OFF. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Air Bags 64,945 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE ONE EVENING AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND CARFAX GUARANTEED NO ACCIDENTS. NO ONE IS SURE HOW IT CAME ON OR WHAT TO DO TO TURN IT OFF. *TR

Jan 21, 2013 Air Bags 65,772 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THEN CAME ON CONSTANT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT SURE WHAT WOULD FIX IT. THEY RESET LIGHT AND IT STAYED OFF UNTIL PASSENGER RAISED UP TO GET SOMETHING OFF DASH AND PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE DRIVERS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED...

Jan 21, 2013 Air Bags 65,772 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THEN CAME ON CONSTANT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT SURE WHAT WOULD FIX IT. THEY RESET LIGHT AND IT STAYED OFF UNTIL PASSENGER RAISED UP TO GET SOMETHING OFF DASH AND PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE DRIVERS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED...

Nov 19, 2012 Air Bags

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Air Bags

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2006 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF AIRBAG LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CONNECTIONS WERE BAD, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE RADIATOR COVER WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER AGREED...

Nov 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A GROCERY STORE INSIDE SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE OTHER DRIVER DROVE OFF WITHOUT LEAVING THERE INFORMATION. I GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT GO OFF. *TR

Nov 3, 2012 Structure Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A GROCERY STORE INSIDE SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE OTHER DRIVER DROVE OFF WITHOUT LEAVING THERE INFORMATION. I GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT GO OFF. *TR

Nov 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A GROCERY STORE INSIDE SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE OTHER DRIVER DROVE OFF WITHOUT LEAVING THERE INFORMATION. I GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT GO OFF. *TR

Nov 3, 2012 Structure Crash 84,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A GROCERY STORE INSIDE SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER AND THE OTHER DRIVER DROVE OFF WITHOUT LEAVING THERE INFORMATION. I GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT NOTICED THAT MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT GO OFF. *TR

Aug 27, 2012 Air Bags 110,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. NOW IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, INTERNET SEARCHES CLAIM THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY IN THE SEATBELT SENSOR. *TR

Aug 27, 2012 Air Bags 110,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. NOW IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, INTERNET SEARCHES CLAIM THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY IN THE SEATBELT SENSOR. *TR

Jun 13, 2012 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT OFFER AN...

Jun 13, 2012 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT OFFER AN...

Apr 4, 2012 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Apr 4, 2012 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Jan 22, 2012 Power Train 146,400 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A TRANS. OK, I BOUGHT A USED TRANS BECAUSE THEY SAID I COULD"NT GET A NEW ONE. WELL AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT ON TO THE ROAD AFTER THEY INSTALLED THE TRANS IT STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING IT WAS DOING...

Jan 22, 2012 Power Train 146,400 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. SO I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A TRANS. OK, I BOUGHT A USED TRANS BECAUSE THEY SAID I COULD"NT GET A NEW ONE. WELL AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT ON TO THE ROAD AFTER THEY INSTALLED THE TRANS IT STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING IT WAS DOING...

Jan 5, 2012 Air Bags 57,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LAMP WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE STOPPED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE LIGHT WILL NOT BE ON. THEN OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING THE LAMP WILL AGAIN COME BACK ON. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Air Bags 57,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LAMP WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE STOPPED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE LIGHT WILL NOT BE ON. THEN OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING THE LAMP WILL AGAIN COME BACK ON. *TR

Dec 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,200 mi

AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND KIA DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, AS I TURNED INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I COASTED INTO THE PARKING LOT. REPAIR ORDER STATED POSSIBLE SOLENOID FAILURE (CODE P0665) AND REPLACED BANK 2 INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALV...

Dec 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,200 mi

AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND KIA DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, AS I TURNED INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I COASTED INTO THE PARKING LOT. REPAIR ORDER STATED POSSIBLE SOLENOID FAILURE (CODE P0665) AND REPLACED BANK 2 INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALV...

Nov 14, 2011 Air Bags 97,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC A DAY OR TWO LATER. THEY CLEARED CODE AND RESET THE SYSTEM. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO MY MECHANIC. THEY RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DETERM...

Nov 14, 2011 Air Bags 97,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC A DAY OR TWO LATER. THEY CLEARED CODE AND RESET THE SYSTEM. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO MY MECHANIC. THEY RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DETERM...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESULTING IN NO HEAT, DEFROST, AIR CONDITIONING. DEALER STATES HARNESS AND FUSE BLOCK REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST - IT WAS 22 DEGREES THIS MORNING - I DROVE 5 MILES BEFORE WINDSHIELD...

Nov 1, 2011 Visibility 89,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESULTING IN NO HEAT, DEFROST, AIR CONDITIONING. DEALER STATES HARNESS AND FUSE BLOCK REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST - IT WAS 22 DEGREES THIS MORNING - I DROVE 5 MILES BEFORE WINDSHIELD...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESULTING IN NO HEAT, DEFROST, AIR CONDITIONING. DEALER STATES HARNESS AND FUSE BLOCK REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST - IT WAS 22 DEGREES THIS MORNING - I DROVE 5 MILES BEFORE WINDSHIELD...

Nov 1, 2011 Visibility 89,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESULTING IN NO HEAT, DEFROST, AIR CONDITIONING. DEALER STATES HARNESS AND FUSE BLOCK REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. I HAVE NO HEATER OR DEFROST - IT WAS 22 DEGREES THIS MORNING - I DROVE 5 MILES BEFORE WINDSHIELD...

Sep 27, 2011 Air Bags 30,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT - MECHANIC AND KIA DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS A SENSOR. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, DEALERSHIP WILL CHARGE ME OVER $400 TO "FIX" THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BUT WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THE FIX. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THIS WEBSITE AND OTHERS, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A DEFECT ON VARIOUS MODE...

Sep 27, 2011 Air Bags 30,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT - MECHANIC AND KIA DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS A SENSOR. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, DEALERSHIP WILL CHARGE ME OVER $400 TO "FIX" THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BUT WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THE FIX. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THIS WEBSITE AND OTHERS, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A DEFECT ON VARIOUS MODE...

Sep 11, 2011 Electrical System

TO CASE 10422342 AND OTHERS HOPING FOR RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS USELESS GOVERNMENT DATABASE ... WE SUBMITTED A COUPLE OF CLAIMS ON THE SAME SITUATION (10358922 BEING THE LATEST). THE SYMPTOMS: CAR WOULD BE RUNNING AND SUDDENLY ALL SHUT OFF, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL. WHEN THE CAR STOPPED MOVI...

Sep 11, 2011 Electrical System

TO CASE 10422342 AND OTHERS HOPING FOR RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS USELESS GOVERNMENT DATABASE ... WE SUBMITTED A COUPLE OF CLAIMS ON THE SAME SITUATION (10358922 BEING THE LATEST). THE SYMPTOMS: CAR WOULD BE RUNNING AND SUDDENLY ALL SHUT OFF, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL. WHEN THE CAR STOPPED MOVI...

Aug 28, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WILL JUST STALL. MY RADIO AND AC ARE USUALLY ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS, ALSO I HAVE NOTICED I HAVE HAD MY FOOD EASING ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY REASON TO RECREATE OR MAKE THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN AGAIN. MY AC AND RADIO ARE ALSO SHUTTING OFF AND THEN COMING RIGHT BACK ON ...

Aug 28, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WILL JUST STALL. MY RADIO AND AC ARE USUALLY ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS, ALSO I HAVE NOTICED I HAVE HAD MY FOOD EASING ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY REASON TO RECREATE OR MAKE THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN AGAIN. MY AC AND RADIO ARE ALSO SHUTTING OFF AND THEN COMING RIGHT BACK ON ...

Jul 7, 2011 Seat Belts 68,289 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE SEAT BELT MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,289 AND THE CUR...

Jul 7, 2011 Seat Belts 68,289 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE SEAT BELT MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,289 AND THE CUR...

Jun 27, 2011 Visibility 75,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE AS DRIVERS VISION IS IMPAIRED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 27, 2011 Visibility 75,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE AS DRIVERS VISION IS IMPAIRED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Apr 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ESC OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS F...

Apr 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ESC OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS F...

Jan 18, 2011 Wheels 42,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 18, 2011 Equipment 42,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 18, 2011 Wheels 42,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 18, 2011 Equipment 42,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Steering 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Steering 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Oct 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX WITH V-6 HAS A HABIT OF COMPLETELY SHUTTING DOWN ELECTRICALLY, KILLING THE ENGINE AND THUS ALL LIGHTS, POWER ASSIST TO STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. PREVIOUSLY THIS OCCURRED ONLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP (PREVIOUSLY REPORTED). THIS TIME OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT N...

Sep 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Sep 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MANY FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX HAS REPEATED PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN/STALL UPON STARTING FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING, AND IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS ALSO WITH AND WITHOUT LIGHTS. NO CODE HAS SHOWN UP ON THE COMPUTER. NO WARNING. FIRST I...

Mar 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX HAS REPEATED PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN/STALL UPON STARTING FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING, AND IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS ALSO WITH AND WITHOUT LIGHTS. NO CODE HAS SHOWN UP ON THE COMPUTER. NO WARNING. FIRST I...

Mar 3, 2010 Air Bags 89,000 mi

AFTER BEING FIXED BY THE DEALER, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN WITHIN DAYS. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY TOLD ME THE SENSORS BUILT INTO THE SEAT ARE FAILING. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. IF THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON...

Mar 3, 2010 Air Bags 89,000 mi

AFTER BEING FIXED BY THE DEALER, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN WITHIN DAYS. TOOK IT BACK AND THEY TOLD ME THE SENSORS BUILT INTO THE SEAT ARE FAILING. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THEY ARE FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. IF THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON...

Dec 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

THE CONTACT HAS 2006 KIA SPORTAGE THAT HAS BURNED OFF ANTI-FREEZE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENT. THE COIL IS THINING AND CAUSING IT TO COME THROUGH THE WINDOW. THERE WAS AN IN CABIN AIR FILTER PLACED IN THE VEIHICLE THAT DID NOT HELP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AROUND NOVEMBER OF 2008. 35000 MILES WHEN PROB...

Dec 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

THE CONTACT HAS 2006 KIA SPORTAGE THAT HAS BURNED OFF ANTI-FREEZE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENT. THE COIL IS THINING AND CAUSING IT TO COME THROUGH THE WINDOW. THERE WAS AN IN CABIN AIR FILTER PLACED IN THE VEIHICLE THAT DID NOT HELP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AROUND NOVEMBER OF 2008. 35000 MILES WHEN PROB...

Nov 16, 2009 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE HAD AN ELECTRIC MELT DOWN. AT PROX 72,000 MILES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM- FACTORY REP CAME AND REWIRED THE HARNESS BY REPLACING THE MELTED WIRING. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE HAD AN ELECTRIC MELT DOWN. AT PROX 72,000 MILES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM- FACTORY REP CAME AND REWIRED THE HARNESS BY REPLACING THE MELTED WIRING. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). AFTER THE REPAIR SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT IN THE REVERSE GEAR. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE I...

Oct 19, 2009 Power Train Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). AFTER THE REPAIR SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT IN THE REVERSE GEAR. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE I...

Oct 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). AFTER THE REPAIR SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT IN THE REVERSE GEAR. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE I...

Oct 19, 2009 Power Train Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JULY 18, 2009 AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 09V130000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). AFTER THE REPAIR SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT IN THE REVERSE GEAR. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE I...

Oct 13, 2009 Tires 39,900 mi

TIRE FAILURE. TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. TRAVELING 65MPH ON A CLEAR, STRAIGHT STATE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD BAND AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW AND THE TREAD SEPARATED ENTIRELY, I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE ENTIRE PIECE OF TREAD FROM THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE HAD ONLY 12,000 ON IT AND 10 DAY...

Oct 13, 2009 Tires 39,900 mi

TIRE FAILURE. TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION. TRAVELING 65MPH ON A CLEAR, STRAIGHT STATE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD BAND AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW AND THE TREAD SEPARATED ENTIRELY, I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE ENTIRE PIECE OF TREAD FROM THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE HAD ONLY 12,000 ON IT AND 10 DAY...

Sep 17, 2009 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER GOING ON SIX TIMES NOW TO GET THIS FIXED. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE OCT 07 TO CURRENT. THE LAST TIME IT WAS FIXED WAS ON 08/07/2009. NOW I AM GOING TO DEALER AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED AND AIRBAG...

Sep 17, 2009 Air Bags

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER GOING ON SIX TIMES NOW TO GET THIS FIXED. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE OCT 07 TO CURRENT. THE LAST TIME IT WAS FIXED WAS ON 08/07/2009. NOW I AM GOING TO DEALER AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED AND AIRBAG...

Aug 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

AS OF YET THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN BEING NOTIFIED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS FOR A ...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 42,000 mi

AS OF YET THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN BEING NOTIFIED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS FOR A ...

Aug 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

AS OF YET THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN BEING NOTIFIED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS FOR A ...

Aug 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 42,000 mi

AS OF YET THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN BEING NOTIFIED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT GET THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS FOR A ...

Aug 5, 2009 Tires 15,400 mi

KUMHO TIRE E4 0225645-S I BOUGHT A KIA SPORTAGE 06. I HAVE 15400 MI. ON MY ODOMETER. I PUT AIR IN THEM RECENTLY AND THE GUY AT THE AUTO SHOP SAID I SHOULD AVOID LONG DRIVES DUE TO THE TIRES CRACKING. WITH THE LACK OF MILEAGE ON THE CAR, WHY IS IT THAT THE TIRES ARE CRACKING. THEY AREN'T OLD. THE TR...

Aug 5, 2009 Tires 15,400 mi

KUMHO TIRE E4 0225645-S I BOUGHT A KIA SPORTAGE 06. I HAVE 15400 MI. ON MY ODOMETER. I PUT AIR IN THEM RECENTLY AND THE GUY AT THE AUTO SHOP SAID I SHOULD AVOID LONG DRIVES DUE TO THE TIRES CRACKING. WITH THE LACK OF MILEAGE ON THE CAR, WHY IS IT THAT THE TIRES ARE CRACKING. THEY AREN'T OLD. THE TR...

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AFTER ABOUT A HALF HOUR AND MY CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF BY ITSELF OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER A COUPLE WEEKS, THE CRUISE WOULD NO LONGER SET AT ALL. THIS BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO AND BECAME A FULL BLOWN PROBLEM AT AROUND 92,000 MILES. IT TUR...

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AFTER ABOUT A HALF HOUR AND MY CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF BY ITSELF OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER A COUPLE WEEKS, THE CRUISE WOULD NO LONGER SET AT ALL. THIS BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO AND BECAME A FULL BLOWN PROBLEM AT AROUND 92,000 MILES. IT TUR...

Jul 6, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT BLOWING. THEN I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THEN MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEN ALL MY LIGHTS CAME ON! IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL, BUT ENDED UP COSTING ME $157.14! *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT BLOWING. THEN I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THEN MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEN ALL MY LIGHTS CAME ON! IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL, BUT ENDED UP COSTING ME $157.14! *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT BLOWING. THEN I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THEN MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEN ALL MY LIGHTS CAME ON! IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL, BUT ENDED UP COSTING ME $157.14! *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

MY BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT BLOWING. THEN I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THEN MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEN ALL MY LIGHTS CAME ON! IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL, BUT ENDED UP COSTING ME $157.14! *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags 563,000 mi

BOTH DRIVE AND PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE LIT. THIS OCCURRED 5 TIMES, ALL OF WHICH I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP WAS "FIXED." THE SIXTH TIME THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR 72 HOURS, CLAIMED TO "BE FIXED" YET AGAIN, ONCE BOTH SEATS WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED. WITHIN 2 WEEKS BOTH LIGHTS CAME BACK ON....

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags 563,000 mi

BOTH DRIVE AND PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE LIT. THIS OCCURRED 5 TIMES, ALL OF WHICH I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP WAS "FIXED." THE SIXTH TIME THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR 72 HOURS, CLAIMED TO "BE FIXED" YET AGAIN, ONCE BOTH SEATS WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED. WITHIN 2 WEEKS BOTH LIGHTS CAME BACK ON....

Jun 12, 2008 Child Seat

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Jun 12, 2008 Air Bags

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Jun 12, 2008 Structure

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Jun 12, 2008 Child Seat

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Jun 12, 2008 Air Bags

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Jun 12, 2008 Structure

NO FAILURE/CRASH/INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANYONE I KNOW, BUT DESIGN COMPLAINT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY. MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE RECEIVED GOOD CRASH TEST RATINGS, WHICH IS WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAVE 1 CHILD, UNDER 3, WHO'S CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK BECAUSE THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES CA...

Apr 8, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. IT GOES OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES . THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT BUT SO FAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS. *TR

Apr 8, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. IT GOES OFF AT VARIOUS TIMES . THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT BUT SO FAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS. *TR

Jan 28, 2008 Electrical System

VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND CUTS OFF AS IT IS COMING TO STOP. HAVE TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT TECHNICIANS COULD NOT ISOLATE. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS OCCURENCE, AS IT COULD HAPPEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN ON INTERSTATE OR OTHER HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. *CN

Jan 28, 2008 Electrical System

VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND CUTS OFF AS IT IS COMING TO STOP. HAVE TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT TECHNICIANS COULD NOT ISOLATE. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS OCCURENCE, AS IT COULD HAPPEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN ON INTERSTATE OR OTHER HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. *CN

Dec 17, 2007 Visibility 22,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH A SNOW STORM AT NIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. WHEN SLUSH STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD WHILE THE WIPERS WERE OPERATING, THEY FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WI...

Dec 17, 2007 Visibility 22,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH A SNOW STORM AT NIGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. WHEN SLUSH STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD WHILE THE WIPERS WERE OPERATING, THEY FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WI...

Dec 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE BODY SHOP AND WILL BE ...

Dec 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE BODY SHOP AND WILL BE ...

Nov 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HIT THE REAR OF A LARGE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER AND THE BODY SHOP REPAIRMAN BOTH TOLD ME THEY HAD NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE SO HEAVILY DAMAGED FAIL TO DEPLOY ITS AIR BAGS. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Nov 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED BUMPS AND BRUISES OVER HER ENTIRE BODY CAUSED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN...

Nov 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HIT THE REAR OF A LARGE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER AND THE BODY SHOP REPAIRMAN BOTH TOLD ME THEY HAD NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE SO HEAVILY DAMAGED FAIL TO DEPLOY ITS AIR BAGS. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Nov 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED BUMPS AND BRUISES OVER HER ENTIRE BODY CAUSED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN...

Sep 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND INSPECTED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Sep 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND INSPECTED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WO...

Aug 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

Aug 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

Jun 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT ,IT'S MADE A BOILING SOUND IN THE DASH BROAD WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DROPPED IT OFF TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I WAS TOLD THAT MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD NOT BEEN BURPED RIGHT. SO THEY DRAINED THE SYSTE...

Jun 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT ,IT'S MADE A BOILING SOUND IN THE DASH BROAD WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DROPPED IT OFF TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I WAS TOLD THAT MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD NOT BEEN BURPED RIGHT. SO THEY DRAINED THE SYSTE...

Jun 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT ,IT'S MADE A BOILING SOUND IN THE DASH BROAD WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DROPPED IT OFF TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I WAS TOLD THAT MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD NOT BEEN BURPED RIGHT. SO THEY DRAINED THE SYSTE...

Jun 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT ,IT'S MADE A BOILING SOUND IN THE DASH BROAD WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DROPPED IT OFF TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. WHEN I PICKED IT UP I WAS TOLD THAT MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD NOT BEEN BURPED RIGHT. SO THEY DRAINED THE SYSTE...

Mar 31, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE DURING A STORM WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BROKE LEAVING ME WITH NO WIPERS THE DEALERSHIP HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ABOUT 10 OF THE SAME CARS DURING THE SAME STORM. *JB

Mar 31, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE DURING A STORM WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BROKE LEAVING ME WITH NO WIPERS THE DEALERSHIP HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ABOUT 10 OF THE SAME CARS DURING THE SAME STORM. *JB

Oct 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL AND FUMES WHICH EMANATED FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION, GAS WAS OBSERVED LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTE...

Oct 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL AND FUMES WHICH EMANATED FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION, GAS WAS OBSERVED LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTE...

Apr 4, 2006 Visibility 800 mi

THE REAR WIPER ARM OF THE KIA SPORTAGE IS MADE OF WEAK PLASTIC AND CANNOT WITHSTAND GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE FIRST CAR WASH IT WENT THROUGH RIPPED OFF THE WIPER BLADE AND COVER OVER THE INSTALLATION NUT. THE SECOND CAR WASH THEN BROKE THE ARM. THIS RESULTS IN THE INABILITY TO CLEAR THE REAR ...

Apr 4, 2006 Visibility 800 mi

THE REAR WIPER ARM OF THE KIA SPORTAGE IS MADE OF WEAK PLASTIC AND CANNOT WITHSTAND GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE FIRST CAR WASH IT WENT THROUGH RIPPED OFF THE WIPER BLADE AND COVER OVER THE INSTALLATION NUT. THE SECOND CAR WASH THEN BROKE THE ARM. THIS RESULTS IN THE INABILITY TO CLEAR THE REAR ...