2024 Kia Sportage Transmission Problems

Your brake rotors and pads have failed twice before 25,000 miles, most recently showing shaking and slipping sensations during highway braking. The dealership replaced only rotors and bolts on the first repair, not the brake pads themselves, and attributed the second failure to driver error despite acknowledging the incomplete initial repair. Your vehicle may also be experiencing a powertrain issue where it feels stuck in first gear. The fix will likely require complete brake pad and rotor replacement, along with a powertrain inspection to diagnose the shifting problem.

When you switch your 2024 Kia Sportage to EV-only mode while driving, the engine RPMs unexpectedly surge to around 3000, and this happens frequently. You have video documentation of the problem. Kia has inspected the vehicle multiple times for electrical issues but says the vehicle is operating normally, even after having a technician compare it to a similar model for reference. This problem remains unrepaired. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing the electrical system that controls the hybrid/EV mode switching.