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2021 Kia Sportage Other Problems

12 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

12
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
Jan 2022Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
FireFiled: Mar 2026

Your engine oil is mixing with gasoline, which caused smoke to come from the engine. The engine then seized and your car stopped working completely. Additionally, you were told at the body shop that some wires were cut.

NHTSA #: 11725741
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2025

Your car is consuming oil at an unusually high rate—you've needed to add 2 quarts in just one week. The dealership ran a test and suspects the pistons may be worn, but instead of fixing the problem immediately, they want you to drive another 1,000 miles before checking again. Until they perform the actual repair, you'll need to monitor your oil level daily to prevent engine damage.

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NHTSA #: 11671641
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2025

The trim piece that runs along the edge of your roof on the driver's side came loose and detached while you were driving on the interstate. This could be a safety hazard since loose parts flying off your car could hit other vehicles. The trim will need to be reattached or replaced to prevent it from happening again.

NHTSA #: 11638569
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2024

Your infotainment touchscreen display has bubbles underneath it that are interfering with the touch functionality. You've noticed this same issue affecting multiple Kia vehicles, suggesting it may be a widespread problem. Fixing this will likely require replacing the display screen assembly.

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NHTSA #: 11601213
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2022

Remote start my car walked out to a puddle of oil. All the oil ran out. Had 400 mile left before oil change was due.

NHTSA #: 11496058
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

My Kia can be easily broken into and stolen. In January of this year I was in Denver for military assignment and I locked my car at night however a their was able to break into my car by popping off the driver side lock and then basically hot wiring the car. Eventually I got my car back after it was repaired but then again someone broke back Into my car using the same method. However, I had a steering lock so they could not drive away. The security and safety features on my care are worthless and do not provide the security a modern car should.

NHTSA #: 11477673
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2022

The car was stolen and no safety/security features were deployed. In doing research, Kias are being stolen on a daily basis in my city and this was not communicated to me by the dealer when I bought the vehicle 6 months ago. These cars should not be allowed to be sold without steering wheel locks and/or signed acknowledgment by the buyer. They clearly do not have the necessary equipment or features to prevent them from easily being stolen.

NHTSA #: 11452231
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: Jan 2022

ON 1/17/2022 I TOOK MY CAR TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR OIL CHANGE AND ON 1/18/2022 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT UP

NHTSA #: 11448180
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Nov 2021

On 01/04/2021 my son [XXX] purchased New 2021 Kia Sportage LX. On 10/15/2021 this car was stolen In West Allis Wisconsin parked in front of his work place. On 10/21/2021 police found the car abended on the north side of Milwaukee with substantial damage totaling $9,705.66. This car has been towed to [XXX] for repairs. Because of shortage of part and lots of damage it might take up to 4 months or longer to fix it. Starting on 11/15/2021 [XXX] will have to pay $50.00 a day or more for rental car to be able to get to work. Kia should be held responsible for designing a car with a key starting ignition that the tiffs can start the car jamming a screwdriver in the ignition. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA #: 11440172
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: Jul 2021

2021 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 4300 MILES CAUGHT ON FIRE PUTTING ME AND 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN DANGER . BOught car brand new only had one oil change at kia dealership,no warning lights. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSSINPECTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY,FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE ELSE

NHTSA #: 11425260
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2021

The right rear passenger door does not unlock when putting the car in park intermittently! This occurs from the inside and outside. I realize I can disengage using my unlock feature but this should not happen. We have checked the child safety lock and it is not engaged! I can also tell you that my daughter-in-law has a 2019 Sorrento and my sister-in-law has a 2016 Sportage and both vehicles experience the identical issue!

NHTSA #: 11420793
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2021

I HAVE OWNED 3 KIAS AND ALL 3 HAVE HAD RECALLS. KIA HAS NEVER CONTACTED ME AND DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME IT'S NOT INVOLVED IF YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE INFO. AS THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG LIKE ABS SENSOR LITE GOING ON AND OFF DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNLESS THEY COULD GET A CODE WHILE IT WAS ON SO I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE ISSUE UNTIL IT STAYED ON CONSITENTLY SO THEY COULD FIGURE IT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ON 2 VEHICLES IN A ROW. MY HUSBAND TRADED HIS IN FOR A TRUCK AND GOT AWAY FROM KIA. I TRADED IN AND ENDED UP WITH A 2021 WITH LESS THAN 6000 MILES AT THIS POINT. I HAVE CONTACTED KIA HEADQUARTERS STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE RECALL IS FOR. ALL I HAVE HEARD IS ON THE NEWS ADVISING NOT TO PARK CAR INSIDE OR NEAR HOUSE DUE TO CHANCE OF CAR CATCHING FIRE. AT THIS POINT I HAVE NOT USED THE CAR IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS I'M AFRAID TO, BUT I HAVE A LOVELY LAWN ORNAMENT THAT COST ME OVER 500 A MONTH. I WOULD LIKE KIA TO BUY BACK THE CAR SO I CAN GET SOMETHING I HAVE TRUST IN LIKE A CHEVY. NEVER HAD A RECALL ON THAT IN FOURTY YEARS. WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT AMERICA MADE AGAIN.

NHTSA #: 11403369

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