2017 Kia Sportage Fuel System Problems
8 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Fix: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Owner Complaints (8)
My check engine light came on several monthsago. I replaced the gas cap three times! This did not seem to remedy the problem.
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On november 16, 2017 I picked up my daughter from school, she asked me to turn on the heater that she was cold, when I turned on the heater, within a minute the whole cap of my kia sportage was engulfed in a terrible gas odor, which both my daughter and I became dizzy and nausea. I immediately opened all the windows and drove a short way to my parents house.
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Tl* the contact rented a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that while pulling into an army base at approximately 30 MPH there was smoke coming from the vehicle. A witness informed the contact that there were flames coming from under the vehicle.
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Fuel line seems to be clogged? When I step on the gas sometimes the car doesn't go but the rmp's rev up. Seems like it wants to stall or just no go.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, a strong fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer were it was diagnosed that an animal chewed the plastic fuel line and caused a fuel leak.
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The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle drove 2 MPH for approximately 2 minutes and was jerking abnormally.
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The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, after 15 minutes of driving, a quarter tank of fuel had been consumed.
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I was on the street driving pulling out in traffic. When I tried to give gas car made idle sound but did not move. I was in middle of street.
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