2010 Kia Sportage — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 2010 Kia Sportage is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V652000) for the hydraulic brake system, but the repair parts aren't available yet. You've experienced warning lights, a burning rubber smell inside the cabin, and the vehicle won't start, plus your battery has needed replacement twice—but the dealer confirms parts still aren't in stock. The manufacturer is aware and investigating, though the exact mileage when problems started is unclear. Fixing this will likely require replacing hydraulic brake components once parts become available.

Your 2010 Kia Sportage is subject to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V652000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement part needed to fix it hasn't been available yet. Kia has been notified that the delay exceeds a reasonable timeframe. You haven't experienced any brake failure so far, though the VIN tool confirms the parts remain unavailable.

You own a 2010 Kia Sportage that's subject to a brake recall (Campaign 23V652000), but the required parts aren't available yet from your dealer. You've been waiting beyond what seems like a reasonable timeframe for the repair to be completed. The manufacturer is aware of the delay, and you haven't experienced an actual brake failure yet. Getting this recall completed will require the manufacturer to supply the necessary brake system components to your dealer.

Your car was involved in a crash when an animal ran into the road, but the airbags did not deploy during the collision. You sustained chest injuries that required medical attention, and your vehicle was destroyed in the impact. The airbag system should have activated to help protect you during the crash.

Your vehicle was involved in a side-impact collision but the side curtain airbags failed to deploy, while the front airbags did deploy normally. There were no warning lights before the accident to indicate a problem with the airbag system. This failure to deploy resulted in a fatality to a rear seat passenger. The issue may involve the side curtain airbag sensor, wiring, or deployment mechanism not functioning properly during the impact.

Your driver's side seat belt is frayed and damaged, with the frayed material catching when you pull it across your chest. The dealership claimed a mouse caused the damage, but you believe the fraying is actually from the seat belt catching on the thin gap where it retracts. A properly functioning seat belt is critical for your safety in a crash, and this damaged belt may not protect you adequately. The repair will likely involve replacing the entire seat belt assembly.

Your driver's side seat belt is frayed across the chest area, which could affect how well it protects you in a crash. The dealer blamed a mouse, but you believe this is a manufacturing defect since nothing else in the vehicle was damaged and you're the only regular driver. Kia offered to replace the belt as a courtesy but won't cover labor costs. Replacing the seat belt assembly will require removing the old belt and installing a new one.

Your car started knocking while driving out of a parking lot, then suddenly lost all power (steering, lights, brakes) and wouldn't start again. When towed in for diagnosis, technicians found no oil in the engine and suspected possible rod failure, even though your oil had been changed less than 3 months earlier and there were no visible leaks underneath. You had noticed the oil warning light flickering on hills for about a week before the failure. Fixing this will likely require engine inspection or replacement to determine if internal engine damage occurred due to oil loss.

You received a recall notice for your 2010 Kia Sportage's brake system (NHTSA Campaign 23V652000), but your dealer confirmed the required parts aren't available yet. You're concerned that the manufacturer has taken too long to make these parts available for the recall repair. The fix will involve replacing or repairing hydraulic brake system components once parts become available.

Your car has stalled and shut off three separate times when driving through large puddles or in heavy rain, including once in a parking lot, once during torrential rain, and once when another vehicle splashed water on it. This suggests water may be entering the engine compartment or fuel system when the vehicle encounters significant amounts of water. The issue may require inspection of the engine's water sealing, air intake system, or fuel system components to prevent water intrusion.

You were notified of a recall (23V652000) for your vehicle and scheduled an appointment, but the dealer turned you away saying Kia is no longer performing repairs for this recall. The dealer told you Kia would send you a letter explaining the situation, but you haven't received it yet. You're asking for confirmation that the recall has been cancelled and what alternative solution Kia is offering to address the original safety concern.

While driving at 55 mph, a deer struck your vehicle and broke the windshield. When you pressed the brake pedal, it didn't respond and slow the car down. Additionally, your airbags failed to deploy during the collision. You and your passenger were injured and required medical attention. This combination of brake failure and airbag failure prevented proper crash protection.

You received a recall notice for a potential fire hazard in your electrical system and contacted the dealer to schedule repairs. However, the dealer has been unable to obtain the necessary parts from Kia, and no delivery date has been provided. You've been parking your vehicle outside as a precaution, which is inconvenient during Wisconsin winters. The repair will require installing replacement electrical components once they become available from the manufacturer.

Your passenger side airbag warning light came on. When you took your vehicle to the dealer, they found that both the passenger seat occupant sensor and the driver's side seat belt tension sensor were defective. These sensors are critical for deploying airbags properly in a crash. The repair will likely involve replacing both the faulty seat sensor and seat belt tension sensor.

Your Kia Sportage is jerking while driving and your electronic stability control warning light keeps turning on intermittently. You received a recall notice for the service brakes, but the replacement part wasn't available yet, and you feel the manufacturer has taken too long to complete the repair.

Your 2010 Kia Sportage is part of a safety recall (Campaign 23V652000) for the brake system, but the replacement parts haven't been made available yet despite a significant delay. When you start your vehicle, the ABS and 4WD warning lights turn on, indicating a problem with these systems. Your dealer has confirmed the parts needed for the repair still aren't in stock. The manufacturer will likely need to provide the brake components once they become available to complete this recall repair.

Your cruise control failed to turn off when you pressed the brake pedal while driving. At the same time, your electronic stability control warning light came on. This is a safety concern because cruise control should always deactivate immediately when you brake. The issue will likely require a diagnostic scan of your vehicle's cruise control and stability control systems to identify the faulty sensor or module.

When you start your vehicle, it sounds like someone is pressing the gas pedal, and the startup is inconsistent—sometimes it starts normally and sometimes it doesn't. Additionally, all your interior lights have stopped working, and your brake lights and headlights are also not functioning. The electrical system appears to have multiple failures that need investigation.

Your ignition key became stuck and wouldn't come out. You also noticed you could shift gears without pressing the gear shift button, which shouldn't be possible. This is a safety concern because the key being stuck and the shift interlock failing could prevent proper vehicle control. The issue will likely require diagnosis and repair of the ignition cylinder and shift interlock mechanism.

Your Sportage's headrest is positioned too high for shorter drivers, forcing your neck out of alignment and causing severe neck, shoulder, and arm pain after a few hours of driving. The headrest can't be adjusted lower to rest properly against your neck, and you've had to remove it entirely. This design issue may affect how well the headrest protects you in a rear-end collision. Addressing this would likely require replacing the seat assembly with one that has a fully adjustable headrest, or consulting with Kia about aftermarket headrest options.