Worst 2017 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 203 | 3 | 16 | 71,908 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 66 | 4 | 8 | 38,806 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 57 | — | 7 | 83,730 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 38 | 2 | — | 41,126 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 22 | 1 | 2 | 53,406 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | 1 | — | 33,709 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 6 | — | 46,064 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 4 | — | 27,857 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 1 | — | 21,178 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 2 | 2 | 73,799 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 | — | 1 | 48,435 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 14,107 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 2 | 90,750 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 1,774 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 10,250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 126,009 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 49,799 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 2 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 56,994 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 118,101 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 118,101 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 67,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Kia Sportage
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,039,870 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
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.
+ 2 more recalls
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