KnownCarProblems2014 Kia Sportage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sportage, most often about the engine (60% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles). It is 13th of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Kia Sportage problems
Engine
74 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and diagnosed by an independent mechanic. It was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called don davis nissan at…
I was driving down a highway going 70 MPH. All of a sudden my car engine starts revving high. So I start slowing down and its still revving high. So I pull over with my 2 kids in the car, and my car dies. I had my car towed 51 miles to my mechanics shop, and found out yesterday the engine is shot. I had no warning…
Brakes
24 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number 22v051000 (service…
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, added pressure and pumping of the brake pedal was needed to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
I was driving on then highway and my panoramic sunroof exploded. At first, I heard a loud 'bang' and I was immediately tense...I thought I got rear ended, then maybe my tire blew out?! I proceeded to hear the tinkling and shattering of glass. I pulled over once I realized it was the sunroof. The sunroof was not open…
My 2014 Kia Sportage is dying at random times. It has done it on many occasions, while driving down the road, stopped at stop signs and stop lights, dropping my son off at school,pulling out of the store, ect. I never know when it is going to happen. It has been in the shop many times but there is nothing that can be…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 7%When I did an oil change on my Sportage I turned on my car and it started making a loud noise and it was shaking with alot of turbulence, it was yanking and forcing itself it felt like it was going to shut down it was a scary feeling since I was driving it and all of a sudden it went to being driveable up to 20 to 15…
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Electrical
8 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately and required several attempts to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was constant. The contact had taken the…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, sun/moon roof assembly.
My sunroof exploded. I had just entered the highway (there was no overpass near me) merging into traffic. I heard a loud pop like a gun shot and glass rained down on me. I immediately called my dealership and drove it in. There was no determination as to the cause. Dealership had to completely replace the sunroof. Had…
While driving on the 91 freeway on saturday feb 28th the sunroof blew out almost causing an accident - don't have any reason why this happened nothing hit the car it just simply blew out and shattered glass all over the back seats and the cars driving behind me. I almost veered into the next lane and almost caused a…
Speed control
4 complaints · 3%Transmission
4 complaints · 3%This vehicke was purchased new in march of 2014. I am the originalk owner. While making an out of town trip the vehicle had a lound knocking noise and lost power. I took the vehickle to an independent garage. The infomred me that the oil pump quit functioning and that caused the motor to throw a rod. When this occured…
There is a knocking noise coming from my engine. I also lose power when I turn corners or when I slow down and go again. The knocking noise is not very loud but I can hear with the windows down. I took the vehicle to Kia and they stated they couldnt replicate the issue. The engine was replaced for the same issue last…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Kia Sportage recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the hecu circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 22, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc227.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles. The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Engine
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in february 2014. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is sc103.
Full defect summary
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2014 Kia Sportage
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Sportage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (74 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles); brakes (24 complaints); other or unspecified (14 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Sportage have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 2, 2022 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Kia Sportage?
- It is 13th of 26 Sportage model years by number of complaints, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.