2016 Kia Sportage — Known Issues & Recalls

Your engine completely seized up and stopped working. This is a complete engine failure that will prevent your car from running at all. The engine will need to be rebuilt or replaced, which is a major repair.

While driving your 2016 Kia Sportage, multiple warning lights came on and the engine suddenly seized and stopped. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired yet. This happened at approximately 116,124 miles.

Your engine lost all power while driving after the oil warning light came on, causing all dashboard lights to flash and the car to shut down completely. A diagnostic code indicated a timing issue with the camshaft position sensor, and while replacing the sensor allowed the engine to start, a mechanic suspects the timing belt may be loose and the engine could be damaged. You may need a timing belt replacement or engine work, which could be costly.

Your engine started making a knocking sound and vibrating, and your check engine light began flashing. Within minutes, the car became unsafe to drive. This sudden loss of drivability suggests a serious engine problem that needs immediate diagnosis and repair.

While driving at 65 mph, your engine suddenly lost power and stalled, and the check engine light came on. The dealer diagnosed a complete engine failure that requires a full engine replacement. This is a serious issue that will require professional service to replace the engine.

Your engine is knocking, which indicates internal engine damage. You've been told by a mechanic that the engine needs to be replaced. This appears to be a known issue affecting other vehicles of this model.

While driving, your engine suddenly locked up with no warning light appearing beforehand. You lost all power and had to coast to the side of the road in a potentially dangerous location. Despite regular maintenance, the engine seized without any indication of a problem. The repair will likely require a full engine diagnosis to determine the cause of the seizure, and may involve engine rebuild or replacement depending on the damage found.

Your engine unexpectedly shut off completely while you were exiting a highway ramp, forcing you to push the car to the side of the road. The engine simply stopped running with no warning during normal driving. A mechanic will need to diagnose why the engine stalled, which could involve checking the fuel system, ignition system, or engine control computer.

While driving, your car suddenly lost power and shut off completely without warning or error messages. After pulling over, the engine wouldn't restart despite multiple attempts. The issue may involve the fuel system, ignition system, or engine control electronics that need diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.

Your 2016 Kia Sportage is subject to a brake recall (Campaign Number 22V051000), but the dealership doesn't have the necessary parts in stock to complete the repair. You've been waiting longer than expected for parts to become available, and the manufacturer hasn't been notified of the delay. While you haven't experienced any actual brake failure yet, this is a safety system that needs attention once parts are available.

Your 2016 Kia Sportage is covered under a recall for the hydraulic brake system. You've noticed a burning smell coming from under the hood both while driving and when parked, and this has happened multiple times. Your vehicle hasn't been repaired yet, and you feel the manufacturer has taken too long to address the recall issue.

Your wife was in a serious accident where your Sportage was hit from both sides, but the airbags failed to deploy when they should have. This is a critical safety issue since airbags are designed to protect occupants during collisions. The dealer will need to inspect the airbag system, sensors, and wiring to determine why the system didn't activate.

While driving, your car suddenly started making knocking noises and white smoke came from the tailpipe, while both the oil and engine warning lights came on. Even after an oil change, the engine light remains on and your car now drives very slowly, making you hesitant to drive it on the road.

Your 2016 Kia Sportage experienced two separate engine problems within a month. First, the engine randomly stalled multiple times while driving, requiring you to pull over and restart — the dealer eventually performed ignition tuning which seemed to help. Second, while driving downhill with cruise control on, the engine unexpectedly decelerated, the check engine light came on, and the transmission became jerky. Both issues put you in potentially dangerous driving situations.

Your car's parking brake may not be engaging fully when you shift into park. You might find you can't remove the key until you shift back to drive and then to park again, or your car may roll away as soon as you release the brake pedal. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention, as your vehicle could move unexpectedly when parked.

Your car suddenly accelerated on its own while you were driving at 30-35 mph, causing you to lose control and crash. This unexpected acceleration happened without you pressing the gas pedal. The issue likely involves the electronic throttle control system or cruise control mechanism and will require diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.

While driving at 55 mph, your transmission failed to shift gears properly. The check engine light came on and smoke appeared from under the hood. The vehicle had to be towed home and hasn't been repaired yet. The issue occurred at 180,000 miles. A transmission repair or fluid/filter service may be needed to address the shifting problem.

Your car stalled and the engine shut down while you were driving. You're asking whether there's a recall for the oil pump on your 2016 Kia Sportage with a GDI engine. A repair would likely involve diagnosing the engine stall issue and potentially inspecting or replacing the oil pump if it's defective.

Your engine lost power while driving on the highway, and warning lights came on along with a loud knocking sound. The mechanic replaced the knock sensor for $301.85, but two days later the same symptoms returned — engine warning light, oil indicator, and reduced power — this time caused by a faulty camshaft sensor. Your mechanic believes this indicates a defect in the vehicle that may happen again, requiring repeat repairs and labor costs even if parts are under warranty.

While driving on the interstate at 65 mph, your engine warning light started blinking and the car suddenly lost power. After exiting, you noticed the car hesitating when accelerating. A diagnostic at an auto shop revealed a knock sensor failure, which the shop indicated is related to a safety recall you weren't aware of.