2011 KIA SPORTAGE RECALLS

Sportage III generation is a 5 doors suv produced by Kia from 2010 to 2014 with petrol and diesel engines with maxspeed 112 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4718 lbs with 1188 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Sportage 1.6 16V (135 Hp)
Sportage 1.7 CRDI (115 Hp)
Sportage 2.0 16V (163 Hp) Automatic
Sportage 2.0 CRDI (136 Hp)
Sportage 2.0 CRDI (184 Hp)
Sportage 2.0 CRDI (184 Hp) Automatic
Sportage 2.4 Dual-CVVT (176 Hp) AWD Automatic
Sportage 2.0 16V (163 Hp)
Sportage 2.0 CRDI (136 Hp) Automatic

Features & Specs

5
seats

19-35 mpg city
32-46 mpg hwy

FWD, AWD
drivetrain

115-184
horsepower

Reported Problems

6 Total Safety Recalls Found

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Total cars affected: 71653
NHTSA campaign: 18V907000
Date of the problem: 19/12/2018

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total cars affected: 618160
NHTSA campaign: 17V224000
Date of the problem: 31/03/2017

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

ENGINE

Total cars affected: 32296
NHTSA campaign: 19V101000
Date of the problem: 15/02/2019

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Total cars affected: 980377
NHTSA campaign: 13V114000
Date of the problem: 01/04/2013

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Total cars affected: 7722
NHTSA campaign: 15V360000
Date of the problem: 09/06/2015

Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/0592/13
Date of the problem: 24/05/2013

A fault in the brake light switch may result in the brake light not coming on when the brake pedal is pressed or in the brake light remaining on. Moreover, in vehicles with automatic transmission it may not be possible to move the lever out of the ‘P’ position. The electronic stability control (ESC) may fail to operate, causing the ‘ESC OFF’ warning lamp on the dashboard to light up; if the cruise control is used, operating the brake pedal may not de-activate the speed control.

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