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Active Recalls (3)

25V874000 Dec 17, 2025 TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory...

24V422000 Jun 7, 2024 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

24V025000 Jan 18, 2024 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Complaints

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Jan 2, 2026 Power Train

While driving the vehicle and selecting EV only mode the engine RPMs surge to about 3000. This happens frequently and I have it on Video. Kia has had the car multiple times for electrical may electrical related repairs but say the vehicle is normal. The tech line person even had the dealer drive a s...

Jan 2, 2026 Power Train

While driving the vehicle and selecting EV only mode the engine RPMs surge to about 3000. This happens frequently and I have it on Video. Kia has had the car multiple times for electrical may electrical related repairs but say the vehicle is normal. The tech line person even had the dealer drive a s...

Dec 31, 2025 Electrical System

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 31, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 31, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 31, 2025 Electrical System

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 31, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 31, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Blank Instrument Panel Screen. abnormal CAN message which can cause certain instrument clusters with a 4.2” screen to reboot while driving. During this rebooting, the cluster will not show information such as the speedometer or telltales for approximately five (5) seconds. As a result, the subject...

Dec 30, 2025 Unknown Or Other

While highway driving, suddenly and without warning, the panoramic sunroof shattered and exploded. Nothing hit the vehicle. Yes, it is available i took a photo. Yes, the Kia Southern Pines, NC saw the vehicle and damage.

Dec 30, 2025 Unknown Or Other

While highway driving, suddenly and without warning, the panoramic sunroof shattered and exploded. Nothing hit the vehicle. Yes, it is available i took a photo. Yes, the Kia Southern Pines, NC saw the vehicle and damage.

Dec 23, 2025 Visibility/wiper

6” Snow ice storm & negative degree temps 12/13/25 used heated windshield deicer. On 12/15 driving to work on a country road no other traffic, heard pop cracking noise above my head checked sunroof snow ice melting no visible cracks thought noise from thawing ice. Parked vehicle in my home garage ...

Dec 23, 2025 Visibility/wiper

6” Snow ice storm & negative degree temps 12/13/25 used heated windshield deicer. On 12/15 driving to work on a country road no other traffic, heard pop cracking noise above my head checked sunroof snow ice melting no visible cracks thought noise from thawing ice. Parked vehicle in my home garage ...

Dec 20, 2025 Visibility/wiper

While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation o...

Dec 20, 2025 Structure

While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation o...

Dec 20, 2025 Visibility/wiper

While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation o...

Dec 20, 2025 Structure

While traveling at approx 65 mph on a clear, debris-free Alaska highway in -5°F temperatures, the panoramic sunroof of my 2024 Kia Sportage spontaneously shattered with an explosive sound. There were no vehicles in the immediate vicinity (nearest car was maybe 50 to 75 ft away) and no observation o...

Dec 16, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Dec 16, 2025 Electrical System

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Dec 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Dec 16, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Dec 16, 2025 Electrical System

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Dec 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

A month after buying my vehicle in February of 2024, while driving my vehicle the screen behind my steering wheel will black out and come back on and do a system check as if I had just turned my car on. It happens at all times of day, at all speeds. I kept a log of some of the incidences and there a...

Nov 25, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The sunroof shattered while driving without any sort of impact.

Nov 25, 2025 Visibility

The sunroof shattered while driving without any sort of impact.

Nov 25, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The sunroof shattered while driving without any sort of impact.

Nov 25, 2025 Visibility

The sunroof shattered while driving without any sort of impact.

Oct 22, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The component that failed is the sunroof (glass) The sunroof exploded while driving down the street, glass splattered in my head, face, and body. I almost wrecked because it sounded like a gunshot. The component is being inspected by the insurance adjuster and dealership on 10/23/25. There was no w...

Oct 22, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The component that failed is the sunroof (glass) The sunroof exploded while driving down the street, glass splattered in my head, face, and body. I almost wrecked because it sounded like a gunshot. The component is being inspected by the insurance adjuster and dealership on 10/23/25. There was no w...

Oct 16, 2025 Engine

Two issues that I've taken to dealership 3 times since purchasing vehicle January 2024. 1. Adaptive cruise control -- I was in right lane of 4 lane highway with cruise control on. A car in left lane took a turn to cut through median and my car thought it was a collision and hard braked and took m...

Oct 16, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Two issues that I've taken to dealership 3 times since purchasing vehicle January 2024. 1. Adaptive cruise control -- I was in right lane of 4 lane highway with cruise control on. A car in left lane took a turn to cut through median and my car thought it was a collision and hard braked and took m...

Oct 16, 2025 Engine

Two issues that I've taken to dealership 3 times since purchasing vehicle January 2024. 1. Adaptive cruise control -- I was in right lane of 4 lane highway with cruise control on. A car in left lane took a turn to cut through median and my car thought it was a collision and hard braked and took m...

Oct 16, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Two issues that I've taken to dealership 3 times since purchasing vehicle January 2024. 1. Adaptive cruise control -- I was in right lane of 4 lane highway with cruise control on. A car in left lane took a turn to cut through median and my car thought it was a collision and hard braked and took m...

Oct 14, 2025 Engine

I am writing to report a serious and dangerous issue with my Kia vehicle that is putting my life and my family’s safety at risk. While driving, the engine shuts off completely whenever I come to a stop or press the brake pedal. I then have to manually restart the engine to continue driving. This ...

Oct 14, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I am writing to report a serious and dangerous issue with my Kia vehicle that is putting my life and my family’s safety at risk. While driving, the engine shuts off completely whenever I come to a stop or press the brake pedal. I then have to manually restart the engine to continue driving. This ...

Oct 14, 2025 Engine

I am writing to report a serious and dangerous issue with my Kia vehicle that is putting my life and my family’s safety at risk. While driving, the engine shuts off completely whenever I come to a stop or press the brake pedal. I then have to manually restart the engine to continue driving. This ...

Oct 14, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I am writing to report a serious and dangerous issue with my Kia vehicle that is putting my life and my family’s safety at risk. While driving, the engine shuts off completely whenever I come to a stop or press the brake pedal. I then have to manually restart the engine to continue driving. This ...

Oct 2, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Oct 2, 2025 Air Bags Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Oct 2, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Oct 2, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Oct 2, 2025 Air Bags Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Oct 2, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

Description of Crash: On [XXX], I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2024 Kia Sportage. Despite the impact, the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the Forward Collision Assistance system did not engage or warn me prior to the crash, even though conditions were normal and the s...

Sep 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Driving, just left my house and turned on to the road. Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. Owned vehicle for a year and half, no previous issues. No prior damage. No other vehicle around, clear skies and it shattered. The moving part, not the stationary part.

Sep 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Driving, just left my house and turned on to the road. Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. Owned vehicle for a year and half, no previous issues. No prior damage. No other vehicle around, clear skies and it shattered. The moving part, not the stationary part.

Sep 12, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The design of the backup light is awful. There is a single light that is about two inches long and an inch high under the license plate. When you back up in a parking lot like at Walmart, other drivers cannot see the light and keep driving by like you are not moving. We have had several close cal...

Sep 12, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 12, 2025 Steering Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 12, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 12, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The design of the backup light is awful. There is a single light that is about two inches long and an inch high under the license plate. When you back up in a parking lot like at Walmart, other drivers cannot see the light and keep driving by like you are not moving. We have had several close cal...

Sep 12, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 12, 2025 Steering Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 12, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

The car emergency brake component was faculty and kicked in at an inappropriate time. When the emergency brake occurs you are unable to move the car at all. Being unable to move put myself and my passenger seater at risk for bring hit to which we were. The vehicle was not inspected due to Kia Corpor...

Sep 6, 2025 Service Brakes

I am writing to formally raise a safety concern regarding my vehicle’s brake and rotor system, which has experienced premature failure on two separate occasions. First Occurrence: The issue was first identified prior to reaching 11,000 miles and was addressed by the dealership after surpassing 11,...

Sep 6, 2025 Power Train

I am writing to formally raise a safety concern regarding my vehicle’s brake and rotor system, which has experienced premature failure on two separate occasions. First Occurrence: The issue was first identified prior to reaching 11,000 miles and was addressed by the dealership after surpassing 11,...

Sep 6, 2025 Service Brakes

I am writing to formally raise a safety concern regarding my vehicle’s brake and rotor system, which has experienced premature failure on two separate occasions. First Occurrence: The issue was first identified prior to reaching 11,000 miles and was addressed by the dealership after surpassing 11,...

Sep 6, 2025 Power Train

I am writing to formally raise a safety concern regarding my vehicle’s brake and rotor system, which has experienced premature failure on two separate occasions. First Occurrence: The issue was first identified prior to reaching 11,000 miles and was addressed by the dealership after surpassing 11,...

Aug 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously shattered upon entry in to the vehicle and closing the driver door. If the privacy cover closed, my daughter would have been showered with glass. I have tried reaching out to a Kia Dealer directly but have not received a response. I did notify my insurance s...

Aug 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously shattered upon entry in to the vehicle and closing the driver door. If the privacy cover closed, my daughter would have been showered with glass. I have tried reaching out to a Kia Dealer directly but have not received a response. I did notify my insurance s...

Aug 5, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 5, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 5, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 5, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 5, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 5, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash

hello , my mom was driving . she had all the lane driving assist systems on. the driving assist , lane assist, forward collision assist, lane keeping assist, & cruise control. it had started to rain my mom tried to move over to the middle lane the steer wheel would not let her it pulled her back as ...

Aug 4, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Horn stopped working

Aug 4, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Horn stopped working

Jul 23, 2025 Service Brakes

Not safety but I couldn't locate the complaint section you supposably have. The front rotors had to be turned with less than 18K miles. They have since been completely replaced twice at my expense and the car is less than 2 years old. Now the rear rotors have issues and it's going to cost me $360 t...

Jul 23, 2025 Service Brakes

Not safety but I couldn't locate the complaint section you supposably have. The front rotors had to be turned with less than 18K miles. They have since been completely replaced twice at my expense and the car is less than 2 years old. Now the rear rotors have issues and it's going to cost me $360 t...

Jun 27, 2025 Electrical System

Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop a...

Jun 27, 2025 Engine

Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop a...

Jun 27, 2025 Electrical System

Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop a...

Jun 27, 2025 Engine

Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop a...

Jun 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Rear liftgate window imploded.

Jun 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Rear liftgate window imploded.

Jun 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

i BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2025 AND THE WINDSHEILD CRACKED (ROCK HIT IT) WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. IT IMMEDIATELY SPREAD TO BE IN MY VIEW OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND OTHERS, AND TOO BIG TO HAVE REPAIRED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERS BODY SHOP AND HAD REPLACED. AFTER R...

Jun 16, 2025 Unknown Or Other

i BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2025 AND THE WINDSHEILD CRACKED (ROCK HIT IT) WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. IT IMMEDIATELY SPREAD TO BE IN MY VIEW OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND OTHERS, AND TOO BIG TO HAVE REPAIRED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERS BODY SHOP AND HAD REPLACED. AFTER R...

May 4, 2025 Electrical System

All the dash lights come on randomly has happened 3 separate times the 4th time they came on I also couldn’t shift out of park.

May 4, 2025 Electrical System

All the dash lights come on randomly has happened 3 separate times the 4th time they came on I also couldn’t shift out of park.

Apr 25, 2025 Engine

When we were entering a major intersection, car strolled and rolled forward and stopped 3/4 thru the intersection. It would not restart immediately while cars were speeding by on both sides. It finally started. This is the second occurrence we took the car into the KIA dealership. [XXX] INFORMA...

Apr 25, 2025 Electrical System

When we were entering a major intersection, car strolled and rolled forward and stopped 3/4 thru the intersection. It would not restart immediately while cars were speeding by on both sides. It finally started. This is the second occurrence we took the car into the KIA dealership. [XXX] INFORMA...

Apr 25, 2025 Engine

When we were entering a major intersection, car strolled and rolled forward and stopped 3/4 thru the intersection. It would not restart immediately while cars were speeding by on both sides. It finally started. This is the second occurrence we took the car into the KIA dealership. [XXX] INFORMA...

Apr 25, 2025 Electrical System

When we were entering a major intersection, car strolled and rolled forward and stopped 3/4 thru the intersection. It would not restart immediately while cars were speeding by on both sides. It finally started. This is the second occurrence we took the car into the KIA dealership. [XXX] INFORMA...

Apr 3, 2025 Electrical System

The doors won't lock. The button on the handle won't work sometimes. It's just random. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 years I have owned the car. I have to use app to lock and unlock the car. Once I drive it again everything is fine.

Apr 3, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The doors won't lock. The button on the handle won't work sometimes. It's just random. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 years I have owned the car. I have to use app to lock and unlock the car. Once I drive it again everything is fine.

Apr 3, 2025 Electrical System

The doors won't lock. The button on the handle won't work sometimes. It's just random. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 years I have owned the car. I have to use app to lock and unlock the car. Once I drive it again everything is fine.

Apr 3, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The doors won't lock. The button on the handle won't work sometimes. It's just random. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 years I have owned the car. I have to use app to lock and unlock the car. Once I drive it again everything is fine.

Mar 25, 2025 Electrical System

The Dashboard with all the instrumentation goes blank while driving causing loss of all instrumentation gauges and headlights shut off. This has happened repeated times since the car was purchased new in June 2024 and has been in the service department since October a total of six times. They have r...

Mar 25, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The Dashboard with all the instrumentation goes blank while driving causing loss of all instrumentation gauges and headlights shut off. This has happened repeated times since the car was purchased new in June 2024 and has been in the service department since October a total of six times. They have r...

Mar 25, 2025 Electrical System

The Dashboard with all the instrumentation goes blank while driving causing loss of all instrumentation gauges and headlights shut off. This has happened repeated times since the car was purchased new in June 2024 and has been in the service department since October a total of six times. They have r...

Mar 25, 2025 Exterior Lighting

The Dashboard with all the instrumentation goes blank while driving causing loss of all instrumentation gauges and headlights shut off. This has happened repeated times since the car was purchased new in June 2024 and has been in the service department since October a total of six times. They have r...

Mar 23, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving, the vehicle engine shut off while making a turn. Before the engine stalled, the engine began to sputter as I made the turn. I was stranded on the roadway as I could not restart the vehicle. For my safety, I stayed in the vehicle as there was no shoulder and many vehicles including d...

Mar 23, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving, the vehicle engine shut off while making a turn. Before the engine stalled, the engine began to sputter as I made the turn. I was stranded on the roadway as I could not restart the vehicle. For my safety, I stayed in the vehicle as there was no shoulder and many vehicles including d...

Mar 10, 2025 Electrical System

Cluster screen goes black The dealership has replaced the screen & completed a software update. I have several videos. The dealership states they can’t fix it because they can’t replicate it. So I send them a video when it occurs. I called Kia direct and was informed to get a new car. It’s bee...

Mar 10, 2025 Electrical System

Cluster screen goes black The dealership has replaced the screen & completed a software update. I have several videos. The dealership states they can’t fix it because they can’t replicate it. So I send them a video when it occurs. I called Kia direct and was informed to get a new car. It’s bee...

Mar 5, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I have had no accident. In my opinion the 2024 Kia Sportage has a dangerous fire safety problem. This car has no way to open the back tailgate from inside. No release inside the car or on the key. I an accident occurs and the driver should pass out and could not get the key to someone, there is no w...

Mar 5, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I have had no accident. In my opinion the 2024 Kia Sportage has a dangerous fire safety problem. This car has no way to open the back tailgate from inside. No release inside the car or on the key. I an accident occurs and the driver should pass out and could not get the key to someone, there is no w...

Mar 3, 2025 Visibility/wiper

What I assume happened to my wiper blades: In December of 2024 we got a lot of heavy snow. I turned on my car to heat it up while I worked on cleaning off the outside of the car. My wipers were set to auto so the car automatically tried to clear the snow from the windshield. I did not notice this si...

Mar 3, 2025 Visibility/wiper

What I assume happened to my wiper blades: In December of 2024 we got a lot of heavy snow. I turned on my car to heat it up while I worked on cleaning off the outside of the car. My wipers were set to auto so the car automatically tried to clear the snow from the windshield. I did not notice this si...

Feb 15, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 15, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 15, 2025 Air Bags Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 15, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 15, 2025 Lane Departure Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 15, 2025 Air Bags Crash

The ECU malfunctioned and the passenger side airbag didn’t go off and should have. There were error codes and I told KIA service department about it but they weren’t to concerned and said they would look at it at my first service appointment

Feb 6, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended...

Feb 6, 2025 Back Over Prevention

While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended...

Feb 6, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended...

Feb 6, 2025 Back Over Prevention

While traveling on a 4-lane highway and using cruise control, a car in the left-hand lane was making a left turn across a median cut through, and my car's sensors detected a collision and took me from 60 mph down to 35 mph in about five seconds. If a car had been behind me, it would have rear ended...

Jan 17, 2025 Structure

The glass panel placed between the windshield and the Panoramic sunroof blew out with no external forces. Looking at other cases from online, this appears to be a problem dating back to the 2019 model. Attached are photos from the date of incident (12/31/2024) from 1/3/2025 and 1/17/2025.

Jan 17, 2025 Structure

The glass panel placed between the windshield and the Panoramic sunroof blew out with no external forces. Looking at other cases from online, this appears to be a problem dating back to the 2019 model. Attached are photos from the date of incident (12/31/2024) from 1/3/2025 and 1/17/2025.

Jan 10, 2025 Structure

Trim parts came off roof traveling on highway.

Jan 10, 2025 Structure

Trim parts came off roof traveling on highway.

Nov 18, 2024 Structure

Sunroof explosion

Nov 18, 2024 Structure

Sunroof explosion

Nov 6, 2024 Wheels

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is not working correctly. It is under reporting pressure by over 3-5 PSI on Cold and Hot Tire. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. TPMS is flagging in the system and pushing to over fill tire with air over prescribed pressure by the manufactu...

Nov 6, 2024 Wheels

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is not working correctly. It is under reporting pressure by over 3-5 PSI on Cold and Hot Tire. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. TPMS is flagging in the system and pushing to over fill tire with air over prescribed pressure by the manufactu...

Oct 28, 2024 Visibility/wiper 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield cracked without impact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer; the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of th...

Oct 28, 2024 Visibility/wiper 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield cracked without impact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer; the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of th...

Oct 16, 2024 Engine

Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.

Oct 16, 2024 Electrical System

Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.

Oct 16, 2024 Engine

Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.

Oct 16, 2024 Electrical System

Stopped at traffic light, light turned green and went to accelerate. Car died, all lights came on dash in oncoming traffic and car would not restart for minutes.

Oct 7, 2024 Engine 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was...

Oct 7, 2024 Engine 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was...

Sep 29, 2024 Service Brakes

Front brake rotors are warped on new 2024 KIA Sportage with only 4000 miles on the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection anytime When braking the steering wheel will pulsate left to right The problem has been confirmed by the dealer as an ongoing problem with this vehicle brand and model....

Sep 29, 2024 Service Brakes

Front brake rotors are warped on new 2024 KIA Sportage with only 4000 miles on the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection anytime When braking the steering wheel will pulsate left to right The problem has been confirmed by the dealer as an ongoing problem with this vehicle brand and model....

Sep 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Panoramic sunroof shattered while driving - there were no rocks or falling objects

Sep 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Panoramic sunroof shattered while driving - there were no rocks or falling objects

Sep 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I was driving on the 99tollway about 70mph and I heard what I can only describe as an explosion sound and when I looked in my rearview mirror I saw glass flying from my car. My panoramic sunroof exploded, leaving a large hole in the middle of the sunroof. There were no car around me thankfully and...

Sep 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I was driving on the 99tollway about 70mph and I heard what I can only describe as an explosion sound and when I looked in my rearview mirror I saw glass flying from my car. My panoramic sunroof exploded, leaving a large hole in the middle of the sunroof. There were no car around me thankfully and...

Sep 9, 2024 Structure

While driving down highway, roof molding came loose and started to bang against the roof by flopping.

Sep 9, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While driving down highway, roof molding came loose and started to bang against the roof by flopping.

Sep 9, 2024 Structure

While driving down highway, roof molding came loose and started to bang against the roof by flopping.

Sep 9, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While driving down highway, roof molding came loose and started to bang against the roof by flopping.

Jul 29, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

While in use, the vehicle engine shut off while making a turn. Several attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful - engine would try to turn over and then stop. Vehicle was pushed off the road and roadside assistance was contacted and car tower to the dealership. Diagnosed as a Faulty Fuel ...

Jul 29, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

While in use, the vehicle engine shut off while making a turn. Several attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful - engine would try to turn over and then stop. Vehicle was pushed off the road and roadside assistance was contacted and car tower to the dealership. Diagnosed as a Faulty Fuel ...

Jul 8, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,100 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to park in his residential carport, the brake pedal was depressed the brake pedal was stiff and did not move down as intended. The contact used excessive force but the vehicle failed to come to a stop. The vehicle collide...

Jul 8, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,100 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to park in his residential carport, the brake pedal was depressed the brake pedal was stiff and did not move down as intended. The contact used excessive force but the vehicle failed to come to a stop. The vehicle collide...

Jul 3, 2024 Steering

24 hours after purchase, the steering wheel had high vibration and was worrisome to drive. Returned to dealer and was originally told I break too hard- before they kept the vehicle for 8 days. They claim the rotor was replaced. Everything I am experiencing for my first car is sounding unreasonable. ...

Jul 3, 2024 Steering

24 hours after purchase, the steering wheel had high vibration and was worrisome to drive. Returned to dealer and was originally told I break too hard- before they kept the vehicle for 8 days. They claim the rotor was replaced. Everything I am experiencing for my first car is sounding unreasonable. ...

May 31, 2024 Engine

I was stopped at a red light in middle lane with traffic all around when the car just stopped running. After a few tries it started again.

May 31, 2024 Engine

I was stopped at a red light in middle lane with traffic all around when the car just stopped running. After a few tries it started again.

May 13, 2024 Steering

While driving the car on road, I suddenly started getting all types of warning regarding different safety system and power steering wheel. The steering wheel was stuck/frooze while I was at 40-50 mph and couldn't turn it at all. With lots of difficulty was able to pull the car and get it towed. This...

May 13, 2024 Steering

While driving the car on road, I suddenly started getting all types of warning regarding different safety system and power steering wheel. The steering wheel was stuck/frooze while I was at 40-50 mph and couldn't turn it at all. With lots of difficulty was able to pull the car and get it towed. This...

Apr 25, 2024 Electrical System

Infotainment panel on this vehicle flickered on and off. In certain occurrences the whole infotainment cluster would go out while driving and would not come back on. Kia dealer was told from their tech line which is through Kia corporate that it could be faulty electrical wiring or this coaxial cabl...

Apr 25, 2024 Electrical System

Infotainment panel on this vehicle flickered on and off. In certain occurrences the whole infotainment cluster would go out while driving and would not come back on. Kia dealer was told from their tech line which is through Kia corporate that it could be faulty electrical wiring or this coaxial cabl...

Apr 12, 2024 Visibility/wiper

On 4/42024 I was driving home and there was a mix of rain and snow. My riverside windshield wiper went out of sync and slammed into the passenger side damaging the blade, it then went over the edge and was stuck on the windshield frame overhanging the side view mirror. It made it very difficult to ...

Apr 12, 2024 Visibility/wiper

On 4/42024 I was driving home and there was a mix of rain and snow. My riverside windshield wiper went out of sync and slammed into the passenger side damaging the blade, it then went over the edge and was stuck on the windshield frame overhanging the side view mirror. It made it very difficult to ...

Apr 4, 2024 Air Bags Crash 22,500 mi

The contact owned a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 77 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-impact crash with a large-sized deer. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that two minor children were seated in the rear seat. The vehicle was towed to a local...

Apr 4, 2024 Air Bags Crash 22,500 mi

The contact owned a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 77 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-impact crash with a large-sized deer. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that two minor children were seated in the rear seat. The vehicle was towed to a local...

Feb 19, 2024 Visibility/wiper

Not really sure what happened, but last week the temperature suddenly dropped below freezing and there was ice built up on the windshield. We started the car and turned on the windshield defrost at high and we began to drive the car after the windshield was clear of ice and about 10 minutes later we...

Feb 19, 2024 Visibility/wiper

Not really sure what happened, but last week the temperature suddenly dropped below freezing and there was ice built up on the windshield. We started the car and turned on the windshield defrost at high and we began to drive the car after the windshield was clear of ice and about 10 minutes later we...

Nov 30, 2023 Structure

The sunroof exploded all of the sudden. I was driving on the I-675 highway toward Wright-Patt Air Force Base and the sunroof exploded, barely maintained vehicle control. The shattered glass hit my head and my child legs. Some glass sand enter my eye. I manage to pulled over and check my car interior...

Nov 30, 2023 Visibility

The sunroof exploded all of the sudden. I was driving on the I-675 highway toward Wright-Patt Air Force Base and the sunroof exploded, barely maintained vehicle control. The shattered glass hit my head and my child legs. Some glass sand enter my eye. I manage to pulled over and check my car interior...

Nov 30, 2023 Structure

The sunroof exploded all of the sudden. I was driving on the I-675 highway toward Wright-Patt Air Force Base and the sunroof exploded, barely maintained vehicle control. The shattered glass hit my head and my child legs. Some glass sand enter my eye. I manage to pulled over and check my car interior...

Nov 30, 2023 Visibility

The sunroof exploded all of the sudden. I was driving on the I-675 highway toward Wright-Patt Air Force Base and the sunroof exploded, barely maintained vehicle control. The shattered glass hit my head and my child legs. Some glass sand enter my eye. I manage to pulled over and check my car interior...

Oct 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw...

Oct 23, 2023 Visibility

On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw...

Oct 23, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw...

Oct 23, 2023 Visibility

On October 22, 2023, we made a restroom stop at an ARCO in Moapa, NV. I was in the car while my wife used the facilities. It was a clear day with the temperature in the mid 70s. As I backed out of our parking space I heard a loud pop. I checked to see if I had run over something or had a flat. I saw...