Worst 2014 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 69 | — | — | 89,572 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 19 | — | — | 36,212 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | — | — | 55,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 235 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 39,940 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 15,950 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 45,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 101,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 9,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 235 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 137,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Kia Sportage
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~408,761 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Other Kia Sportage Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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