2017 Kia Sportage Other Problems

Catastrophic engine failure, no oil, over 3 qts low, oil light did not come on, 4 Cylinder had no compression. In summary: On [XXX] oil light came on, how? I just had oil change on 7/28/25.

*Component or System: Power window system / electrical system *What Happened? The manufacturer issued a recall for a defect in the power window system. When I brought my vehicle to the authorized service center, I was informed that the recall repair applies only to the front power windows, even though the same malfunction and defect are clearly present in the rear windows as well.

On November 8, 2024 a large oil leak was noticed where the Kia Sportage had been parked. When the oil was checked it was empty. There had been no warning lights prior to this occurring and I have always provided maintenance to this vehicle.

I was driving up to Vermont for an event. I stopped at a Dunkin Donuts drive through and noticed smoke coming from the hood of my car. I quickly pulled forward into the nearest parking spot and the car started smoking in and burst into flames.

Unreasonable amount of engine oil decreasing. When I drained engine oil after 5000 miles of driving, less than 1/2 of 5qt jug was filled. It could eventually result engine fire due to loss of lubrication on engine.

As I was driving the engine bogged down and when not accelerate so when I pushed down hard on the gas it finally kicked in super hard causing me to crash into a pole.

The sunroof / moonroof exploded for no reason while driving.

Car blew up in driveway after not even being drove for two days engine engulfed in flames

Front glass or the sunroof exploded while driving

Vehicle in motion on city streets or highway. Gas pedal does not respond when attempting to accelerate, car decelerates, tachometer goes down to zero. In order to accelerate you must remove your foot from gas pedal, then reattempt to accelerate.

AC build up of water from AC unit over flows and leaks over the gas pedal, I all most lost my footing when driving water on pedal made my foot slide off the gas pedal. Plus after first check up the AC filter needed to be replace, not covered under warranty. I feel this can cause a big accident.

November 4th 2017 my panoramic sunroof shattered. Was driving about 35 - 40 MPH. My interior sun shield was closed at the time.

Car engine will randomly not start, resulting in safety issue of being stranded in inclement weather and/or unsafe areas. Vehicle has been seen by two separate dealers for Kia who despite multiple attempts at service (5+) have been unable to resolve the issue. 12-5-22 Vehicle Purchased 12-6 Contacted Dealer Jeff Wyler Kia to report car not starting.

1/2/2023 – My car turned on with zero issues. When I went to pull out of my parking space, the car stalled and tuned off. Right before it turned off, the check engine light and oil light flickered.

After purchase the car only a year. The rod was thrown and punched a hole I. The engine block and began to smoke.

I just received a notice of proposed class settlement regarding : engine seizure,engine stall,engine noise,or illumination of oil lamp that was diagnosed as requiring repair of engine. I am very concerned about this can you please look into the information that I have provided asap. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.

While driving on the parkway with my child and younger cousin in the vehicle, the car unexpectedly began to decelerate without warning. I safely pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. When attempting to restart it, the engine would not crank or turn on.

I have had this car not even two years and until 8 months ago I never had issues but now it has been burning/draining the engine oil like crazy. I mean every three days I have to put about 4 quarts with how bad it goes. I've already checked for leaks and anything burning from the exhaust and there's nothing.

Kia has a problem with window motors and regulators why is this not a safety issue. The car made in 2015 and 2016 which is this 2017 model apparently has this issue they sent out memos to dealers yet are charging people to have them fixed. This is the second time I had the motor replaced in 2021 on this very window but it was under warranty then.

Four window regulators failed within a few days of each other. The first front widows failed at the beginning of December 2023 and the back two failed a week later. The back windows dropped down while I was driving.

I purchased my car in September 2017 and in or around July 2022 my front passenger window would not open. In the next few months the back passenger windows and front driver-side window as well.

I purchased my 2017 Kia Sportage new with 0 miles. Since day one I have had multiple electronic related issues with this automobile. The speedometer sometimes doesn't display speeds, the Bluetooth connection turns on and off randomly.

On 7/22/2020 I brought my Sportage to Fuccillo Associats of Florida Inc. 202 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte Fl. At that time they took it upon themselves to change a window regulator drum gear on the driver's side.

Window again have to have motor Replaced passenger side front dusted all four of them a year and a half ago

The car is manufactured in such a way that it is easy to steal without a key. When a car is stolen, typically it is driven recklessly putting many others at risk. Also any child or animal in the car could be taken as well as needed possessions of the owner.

Around December 2020 our driver side window stopped working. We had the dealership replace the inner door panel accuator. As soon as we went over 60,000 and lost our warranty all of the other 3 windows stopped working.

In Oct 2020, we took the vehicle in as it had low oil. A prior inspection and oil change had been performed in June 2020, and it was assumed that the inspection mechanic did not change the oil. The dealership (Fred Beans Kia of Langhorne) changed the oil in October, and in December 2020 the vehicle was again low on oil well before the 3000 mile mark.

Experiencing reduced performance and intermittent malfunctioning of the air conditioning system while the engine is in idle.

My sportage accelerates randomly and often while driving or stopped at a stop light I've taken it to kia and the contacted the kia north america a case was filed they won't seem to care if its fixed bc they can't duplicate the issue

I notice engine lite on dash lit up. I only have 6641 miles on this vehicle. I am planning to take my kia to my dealer to have this item checked out on 9 aug 18.

Have been fighting with kia since I purchased this car in dec. Of 2016 to no avail. Paid an additional $4700 to get the autonomous braking system which does not work.

The front passenger side locking latch is getting stuck when trying to unlock with the key fob. It has to be opened manually from the inside for the door to unlock.

Engine burns for an excessive amount of oil. The transmission stopped working

My vehicle was stolen in the middle of the day while locked through the rear window. There is now $8,000 worth of damage to it including the windows, ignition, body. I have since learned that there is a flaw in the way that Kia designed the vehicle that makes is extremely easy to steal.

Since the used car lot did not supply is with a key fob, we have to use the key to unlock the doors. When putting key in driver's door and turning key twice in a row (quickly)to unlock all doors, we have to pull handle anywhere from 2-3 times before the door will open. The car was stopped and not running when this happens.

While making a stop sign my kia sportage started accelerating involuntarily like if I step on the gas pedal all the way! I immediately thought of just turning my vehicle off but after I switch the gear to neutral. This incident was very scary to the point that I do not feel secure to drive it.

The passenger side window regulator broke while window was down then a week later the exact same thing happened on the drivers side.

My car is 3 years old and I am not able open both front doors from outside. It is mechanical issue with kia quality product. Specially my passenger door was not open that often.

I purchased a used 2017 kia for my daughter with 30 thousand miles when we recieved the keys nethier one will open you have t manually open both of them this is a safty hazard for my daughterif she was in a situtation where she had to get n her car n a hurry she wouldnt be able too is this a defect ?