2012 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine Fire2026-06-26

I was driving eastbound in my 2012 kia sportage on i-82 just past benton city mp97 at about 11am on monday june 22, 2026, when my engine knocked twice, the red check engine light came on, and i lost power. i pulled over off the road next to a concrete barrier that was beside a rock roadcut. my flashers would not operate, i put it into park, turned off the ignition and immediately noticed the smell of burning oil or r

Engine2026-06-15

On xxx, my 2012 kia sportage experienced a catastrophic engine failure while traveling on the interstate. the connecting rod failed, breaking through the engine block, causing sudden and sever oil leak and heavy smoke. the safety of the occupants was put at risk due to the sudden powefr loss in high-speed traffic. this vehicle has two active federal safety recalls, sc200 snd sc 284, which are unrepaired. after the v

Latches/Locks/Linkages,Structure2025-11-26

The contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. the contact stated while attempting to open to the front driver's side door from the inside of the vehicle, the contact heard an unknown part inside the door fall, and the door required to be opened manually by pulling on the exterior door handle. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the vehicle wou

Engine2025-10-27

The car experienced sudden engine failure, flashing check engine light. the car was towed to the nearest mechanic and knock sensor code p1326, consistent with recall 20v750, was present. kia corporate refuses to authorize inspection and repair under the recall because the code was cleared after the event in order to get it towed to the dealer. the defect clearly matches the recall condition, but kia is declining insp