2019 Kia Sportage: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-13

The car engine is losing oil without any leaks being found. i got my oil changed and was told to have it done every 3k miles. within a month of that oil change, my engine ran hot. i had all of my components checked. radiator and coolant was fine but they found that my engine was 2 qrts short of what should be in there. i told them that the oil was just changed not even a month ago and that had to be false unless the

Engine2026-08-04

The vehicle is have issues every time i get and oil change the vehicle loses about 2 qt of oil there are no leaks that are notice but the lost of engine oil still happens this oil could cause the engine to turn on fire it is nerve reacting to every often to check the oil level dealership are brushing this problem as they don't seem to know what is causing this issue if customer don't check

Unknown Or Other2026-07-07

Vehicle suddenly entered recall limp-mode due to the ongoing engine campaign. prior to this, the vehicle had immaculate maintenance records and zero driveability issues. the franchise dealership performed a short-block engine replacement under the safety recall, rushing the complete powertrain swap in less than a single afternoon.the dealership subsequently returned the vehicle in a dangerously malfunctioning and inc

Engine2026-07-03

The engine locked up about a year ago, and since we didn’t technically have a recall we didn’t know what to do. it was able to drive again after we had a technician work on it, but now it’s not driving anymore. it shakes hard when it’s idling and driving. we have waited over 2 weeks to be diagnosed with the problem. we have had to spend $1300 on rental cars because we can’t get a loaner until diagnosed. the car is n