2018 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-19

The vehicle suffered a primary connecting rod bearing failure covered under the theta ii class action warranty campaign. a brand-new warranty engine long-block was installed by an authorized dealership. immediately upon vehicle pickup, the brand-new engine began exhibiting an un-metered acceleration defect. while stationary and idling in park (p), the engine aggressively revs on its own without any operator input on

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System Fire2026-09-10

Shortly after driving away, before reaching a highway on-ramp, i noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. i turned around and returned to the location. by the time i arrived, the vehicle was emitting black smoke, and shortly after, it was fully engulfed in fire before i could retrieve a fire extinguisher. vehicle has a documented history of a known manufacturer recall related to an electrical/hecu component and a separ

Power Train,Engine2026-08-16

Purchased my kia on the xxx then on the xxx, my engine light came on and my car went into safety mode . i at once took it to auto zone and their test came back with p1326 knock signal range / performance. i then looked it up and found that a recall was put out quite a while back called an [xxx] # took my car to kia dealership in [xxx]. they said i could bring it in that was on the xxx and if an appointment came

Engine2026-08-13

2018 kia sportage (78,051 miles). vehicle is part of the kia engine class action settlement due to severe internal engine defects. the engine suffers from catastrophic oil consumption, running almost completely dry three times in less than six months with no external leaks, meaning it is internally burning motor oil at a dangerous rate.this known engine defect caused severe consequential damage to the exhaust and emi