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Kia Sportage
Model Overview
The Kia Sportage is the Korean brand's compact crossover model. Competing in this crowded space is no small feat; Kia's approach is to catch attention with sharp looks and its usual strong value for money. Once Kia has turned your head, it hopes to reel you in with the Sportage's nicely done interior. The Sportage's drive is nothing otherworldly, but Kia appeals to enthusiastic drivers with a potent turbo option.
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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
7
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
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Failure
Engine Failure at 70.000 K
October 09, 2019
Overall Score
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Comfort
4
Performance
2
Fuel Economy
4
Interior Design
4
Exterior Styling
4
Reliability
2
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-529
Recall date
2023-09-26
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC191
Units Affected:
276,225
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2023-421
Recall date
2023-08-01
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC182
Units Affected:
10,758
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the circuit board in the electric oil pump assembly for the transmission may be damaged. As a result, the circuit board could short circuit and overheat.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission electric oil pump assembly, and replace it as necessary. Kia recommends parking your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.
Recall number
2023-251
Recall date
2023-04-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC181
Units Affected:
7,090
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the odometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.
Safety Risk:
Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that doesn't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2022-607
Recall date
2022-10-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC172
Units Affected:
10,115
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Note: This recall replaces RC107 (Transport Canada recall 2016-562). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall number
2022-500
Recall date
2022-09-07
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC169
Units Affected:
1,858
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a bracket for the folding rear seats can damage the wiring for the rear seat heater. If this happens, the wiring could short circuit.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with fold-and-dive rear seats with the seat heater option.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinforce the rear seat heater wire harness. Kia advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, but that you should park it outside and away from structures until the recall repairs are completed.
Recall number
2022-044
Recall date
2022-02-02
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC158
Units Affected:
13,571
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer replace the ABS multi-fuse. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2021-187
Recall date
2021-03-23
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
INC002
Units Affected:
3,688
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. As of September 1, 2020, Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the owner's manual for all new vehicles. Additionally, corrected owner's manuals are available to view on Kia Canada's website.
Recall number
2021-123
Recall date
2021-03-08
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC142
Units Affected:
59,106
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2021-040
Recall date
2021-02-01
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SC037
Units Affected:
48,787
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Recall number
2020-597
Recall date
2020-12-04
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC140
Units Affected:
39,658
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI or 2.4 L Theta II MPI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia is conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, oil leaks and/or engine damage. In some situations, you may notice any of the following symptoms: there could be an abnormal knocking noise from the engine; the check engine light and/or the oil pressure warning light could turn on; you may smell fuel, burning or smoke; or you may notice oil leaks. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or a fire could occur. An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: For the Optima model, only the Optima Hybrid is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
An engine compartment fire can create a risk of injury. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the engine and engine compartment. The dealer will inspect for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, if necessary. Kia will also perform a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software update free of charge, once it is available for your vehicle. This update will detect and prevent engine damage from worn connecting rod bearings.
Recall number
2019-639
Recall date
2019-12-17
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SC029
Units Affected:
26,082
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Recall number
2019-153
Recall date
2019-03-21
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SC027
Units Affected:
29,501
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC025 already have this software update.
Recall number
2019-143
Recall date
2019-03-18
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SC026
Units Affected:
79,301
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC023 already have this software update.
Recall number
2019-099
Recall date
2019-02-27
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC125
Units Affected:
4,166
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
The engine oil pan seal could leak on some vehicles with a 2.4 L engine. If the leak is not repaired, over time this could lead to engine damage or an engine failure. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of motive power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash. In some cases, an engine failure may also result in a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Note: A driver may notice any of the following symptoms before an engine failure: an oil leak under the vehicle, a smell of hot or burning oil, a knocking sound from the engine, reduced power or hesitation, a check engine light, and/or an oil pressure warning light.
Recall number
2019-098
Recall date
2019-02-27
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC124
Units Affected:
760
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.
Safety Risk:
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.
Recall number
2018-742
Recall date
2018-12-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC123
Units Affected:
2,878
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (Kia RC109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connections of the high pressure fuel pipe to the fuel pump outlet for leaking fuel. If leaking fuel is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.
Recall number
2017-199
Recall date
2017-04-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC109
Units Affected:
37,504
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the vehicle continues to be driven with worn bearings, the bearings could fail, which could cause an engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Worn bearings could also result in the illumination of the oil pressure lamp in the instrument cluster. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly.
Recall number
2016-562
Recall date
2016-11-14
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC107
Units Affected:
10,115
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the connector pins within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) assembly can corrode due to improper sealing of the HECU’s wire harness cover. If moisture and road salt reaches the HECU’s circuit board, electrical short circuits may occur to the circuit board, which could increase the risk of an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connector pins of the HECU for corrosion. If no corrosion is identified, dealers will replace the connector cover with a new one. If corrosion is present, dealers will replace the HECU assembly and connector cover with a new one. Note: The presence of salt water in the HECU does not affect brake performance.
Recall number
2014-024
Recall date
2014-01-28
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC088
Units Affected:
1,852
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The certification label does not contain correct tire pressure information. Note: Correct tire pressure information can be found on the Tire Loading and Information label, directly below the certification label. Correction: Dealers will install a partial label overlay to block out the error, in addition a sticker with the correct tire pressures will be affixed to tire pressure information in the Owner’s manual.
Recall number
2013-324
Recall date
2013-09-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC084
Units Affected:
39,054
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-098.
Recall number
2013-098
Recall date
2013-04-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC084
Units Affected:
106,098
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch.
Recall number
2009-140
Recall date
2009-05-14
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC072
Units Affected:
11,386
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. A malfunction of the switch may also cause the brake lamps to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. Additionally, a faulty switch may affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles so that the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of PARK position. It may also cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall number
2007-118
Recall date
2007-04-16
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC070
Units Affected:
4,062
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, heat generated by the engine causes repeated bending deformation of the polypropylene cooling fan and its retaining ring, which stresses the polypropylene, initiating cracking of the blades. The centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the blades can cause the cracks to propagate until complete separation occurs. Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan blade assembly.
Recall number
2005-226
Recall date
2005-08-08
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R15
Units Affected:
617
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an undersized parking brake ratchet pawl could wear prematurely, resulting in unexpected failure of the parking brake. Correction: Dealers will replace the parking brake engagement assembly.
Recall number
2005-160
Recall date
2005-05-20
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R10
Units Affected:
2,104
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring seal into the internal vapour chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions. As a result, it may be difficult to fill the gas tank and/or fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Kia Canada Inc. has corrected all affected vehicles prior to distribution to dealers.
Recall number
2005-102
Recall date
2005-04-08
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R14
Units Affected:
1,709
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, while cornering under conditions where Electronic Stability Program (ESP) activation may not be needed, a sensitive ESP may cause the engine to reduce power and the brake at one of the wheels to be applied without brake pedal application by the driver. This may cause the vehicle to slow and may affect the path that the vehicle is traveling. Brake application caused by inadvertent ESP activation may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ESP Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Recall number
2005-064
Recall date
2005-03-17
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R12
Units Affected:
8,749
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles may develop fuel leaks at the fuel pump outlet spigot located on top of the fuel pump cover plate. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump outlet spigot with an improved version.
Recall number
2004-294
Recall date
2004-08-23
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R08
Units Affected:
9,601
Notification Type:
Recalls Audit
On certain vehicles, the front seat belt buckles may not latch properly, even though they emit a clicking sound during latching. Improperly latched buckles would not provide passenger restraint and could pull out at any time, especially during a collision. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckles.
Recall number
2000-095
Recall date
2000-04-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,466
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. The outer circle of the National Safety Mark was omitted and the vehicle type was not stated in both official languages on the compliance label. Correction: A correct National Safety Mark will be affixed to affected vehicles. An adhesive label, which indicates the vehicle type in both French and English, will be affixed to the permanent compliance label.
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