2014 Kia Sportage — Known Issues & Recalls

Your engine shut down completely while driving on the highway at about 100,000 miles. A mechanic found the timing chain had stretched and metal shavings were in the oil — signs of internal engine wear. While Kia has recalls for similar issues with the Theta 2 engine in other model years, your vehicle's VIN wasn't included, and Kia refused to help even though you're experiencing the same problem. Fixing this will likely require timing chain replacement and possibly a full engine overhaul or replacement.

Your engine has failed completely at 70,000 miles, and your mechanic found aluminum shavings in the cam shaft area, suggesting internal engine damage. Your car stalled without warning, which could have caused an accident, and you'd noticed an oil smell and burning a few months before the failure. The repair will likely require engine removal and either a complete rebuild or replacement.

Your engine suddenly seized while driving at low speeds, causing smoke to pour from under the hood with no warning lights to alert you beforehand. The dealer determined the engine had failed completely and replaced it, but the same problem happened again two years later at around 115,000 miles. The underlying cause of the repeated engine seizure should be investigated to prevent another failure, which may involve checking engine oil levels, cooling system function, and internal engine components.

While driving on the highway, your car suddenly lost power and wouldn't accelerate despite pressing the gas pedal, accompanied by a strong burning smell from the engine. The dashboard lights all illuminated and the engine shut itself down after you managed to reach a rest stop about a mile away. Your car is currently undrivable and needs professional diagnosis to identify the source of the burning smell and power loss.

Your engine is making a knocking sound. This typically indicates an internal engine problem that should be diagnosed by a mechanic. The issue may require engine repairs or component replacement to resolve the knocking noise.

Your replacement engine triggered a P1326 KSDS failure error code, which put your car into limp mode while you were traveling overseas. Kia USA has refused to authorize diagnosis or provide assistance, even though a Kia dealership is nearby. This appears to be a recurring issue stemming from the engine recall repair. The fix will likely require Kia to diagnose the knock sensor detection system and either repair or replace the faulty component.

Your 2014 Kia Sportage experienced sudden jerking and loss of power while driving at highway speeds, with the check engine light coming on. The vehicle wouldn't accelerate past 40 MPH even with the pedal fully pressed. A knock sensor was diagnosed as faulty and replaced, but the problem happened again on a separate occasion. Most recently, you've noticed an abnormal sound coming from the engine.

Your 2014 Kia Sportage's engine shut off suddenly while running normally, with no warning lights beforehand. The vehicle qualifies for a Kia recall (SC147) for engine seizure, but your dealership refused to perform the recall repair because the vehicle isn't currently registered. Under NHTSA rules, recall repairs must be done for free regardless of registration status. The fix would involve the dealership diagnosing why the engine seized and performing whatever repair or replacement is specified in the recall.

Your engine shut down while you were driving on the interstate 2 years ago. The Kia dealership ran a diagnostic test but didn't find anything wrong, yet you've continued to experience problems since then. This suggests an intermittent engine issue that may not show up during standard testing. You may need a more thorough diagnostic or to have the engine inspected by a technician who can identify problems that don't always trigger fault codes.

Your engine hesitates and sputters when you press the accelerator pedal at various speeds, and your check engine light is on. A diagnostic scan found a misfire in cylinder #2, meaning that cylinder isn't firing properly. Even after service at a Kia dealer, the problem continued. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting or replacing the spark plug, ignition coil, fuel injector, or checking the compression in that cylinder.

Your engine stopped working completely. Even though there's a known recall for this issue, the dealership is refusing to repair it for free and is asking you to pay for the repair instead.

Your engine suddenly locked up and stopped completely while driving at highway speed with no warning signs beforehand, even though you'd noticed the car was burning oil frequently. You learned later that this problem was part of a recall, but you say you weren't notified about it until 2022, well after the failure happened. The engine repair will cost over $8,000, and Kia has refused to help cover the cost. A complete engine rebuild or replacement will likely be needed to fix this issue.

While driving, you heard an abnormal rattling sound from your engine, and your car suddenly lost power. You were able to pull over safely and restart the vehicle, but the check engine light came on. The dealer determined your engine has failed and needs to be replaced. You believe this may be related to a known safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 18V907000). The repair involves either a complete engine replacement or diagnosis of the underlying engine failure.

Your brake pedal required extra pressure and repeated pumping to slow down and stop your vehicle while driving at 35-40 MPH, even though no warning light appeared. The brakes didn't respond normally to a single pedal press. This issue was diagnosed at an independent mechanic and likely involves worn brake components or a hydraulic system problem that will need inspection and repair.

Your rear hatch door won't open anymore. This could be a safety concern if you need emergency access to the back of your vehicle. This appears to be a common problem reported by other Kia owners from this model year. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the electrical latch mechanism or related wiring.

While driving at 35 MPH, your engine warning light came on and the car shifted into limp mode (reduced power). You noticed the engine was starting to overheat. The dealer diagnosed that your turbocharger, radiator, and catalytic converter all need to be replaced. The repair wasn't completed at the time of this report.

Your brake system is making a squealing noise. Since a previous recall service, your engine has been consuming oil quickly, and the oil pan gasket is leaking. You may notice smoke from the engine and a burning smell coming through your car's air vents. The repair will likely involve replacing the oil pan gasket, addressing the brake squeal (possibly with new brake pads or hardware), and investigating why the engine is burning oil so rapidly.

During an anti-theft recall software update at a repair shop, the mechanic reported that the upload damaged your vehicle's computer system, though the exact nature of the damage wasn't identified. Your car wasn't repaired, and Kia didn't provide assistance when contacted. The issue occurred at 84,000 miles.

Your engine is consuming more oil than normal between oil changes. You may need to check your oil level more frequently and top it off as needed. This could indicate internal engine wear or a leak that should be inspected by a mechanic.

Your driver's side door won't open from the outside. This prevents normal entry to your vehicle and may require inspection of the door latch mechanism or external handle.