2001 Kia Sportage Seats Problems
2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2002 – Jul 2002
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
mediumSEATS
CrashFiled: Jul 2002
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AT 40 MPH. DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED ON IMPACT ONTO A SMALL CHILD SITTING IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN REAR. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS DANGEROUS FOR SEAT TO COLLAPSE ON A SMALL CHILD. *AK THE SEAT DID NOT SUPPORT CONSUMER WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE CHILD HOWEVER WAS NOT INJURED. *JG
NHTSA #: 8014900
mediumSEATS
CrashFiled: Jan 2002
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND REAR ENDED. THE BACK OF MY SEAT WENT HORIZONTAL AND COMPLETELY BROKE THE SEAT.*AK
NHTSA #: 757306
Other 2001 Kia Sportage Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline (52)Engine And Engine Cooling (38)Air Bags (20)Structure (16)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (21)Power Train (14)Visibility (10)Suspension (17)Electrical System (10)Seat Belts (6)Vehicle Speed Control (5)Tires (4)Exterior Lighting (4)Fuel System, Other (3)Equipment (3)Steering,suspension,service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,equipment (5)Fuel System, Diesel (1)Electronic Stability Control (1)Latches/locks/linkages (1)