FaultScore

2014 KIA Sportage brake problems

24 of the 154 complaints about the 2014 KIA Sportage are about the braking system — 16% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 90,531 miles.

B

24

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 79.2%
Service Brakes 3 12.5%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 1 4.2%
Control Unit/Module 1 4.2%

Brakes across every KIA Sportage year

1996 23 3.9%
1997 20 3.4%
1998 82 14.0%
1999 48 8.2%
2000 61 10.4%
2001 27 4.6%
2002 26 4.4%
2006 10 1.7%
2007 12 2.0%
2008 23 3.9%
2009 16 2.7%
2011 25 4.3%
2012 11 1.9%
2013 25 4.3%
2014 24 4.1%
2015 31 5.3%
2016 38 6.5%
2017 26 4.4%
2018 11 1.9%
2020 12 2.0%
2023 35 6.0%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Jacksonville, FL

SERVICE BRAKES

Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.

NHTSA complaint #11557805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 121,062 miles Fullerton, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 vehicle was currently awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,062.

NHTSA complaint #11543923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rapid River, MI

SERVICE BRAKES

My car won’t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it’s the turbo boost sensor not only that I almost crashed when I pushed on the brakes a little bit

NHTSA complaint #11533402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bowie, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon acceleration, the vehicle failed to properly respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then stated that she was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall could not be honored, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA complaint #11509467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Matteson, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and also confirmed the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11485533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Matteson, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and also confirmed the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11485535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Medford, OR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact's son owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact's son received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact's son had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11482670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Danville, VA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11478747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Milwaukee, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2014 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V051. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11478170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Staten Island, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11478190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Melbourne, FL

SERVICE BRAKES

I haven't been contacted by the manufacturer for the repairs and I fear that they will not honor the recall.

NHTSA complaint #11477645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Guy, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11474711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burlington, NC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11474776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kingsville, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact's mother owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact's mother received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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. An unknown dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact's mother had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11471152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 60,000 miles Munhall, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 Brakes, Hydraulics). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA complaint #11471184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Corona, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11469313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Woodstock, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11468432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burnsville, MN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11467114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bloomington, MN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11466462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Blairsville, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had not been notified of the issue. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11463258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Franklin, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11462264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Springfield, MA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11462031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Colorado Springs, CO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11461701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11460670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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