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What 122 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sportage Phev Phev

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (122)Crash / fire / injury (4)Engine (71)Brakes (24)Electrical system (8)Fuel system (8)Visibility & wipers (7)Speed control (4)Transmission & drivetrain (4)Airbags (3)Body & structure (3)Engine & cooling (2)

24 of 122 complaints match · Brakes · clear filters

Dec 1, 2023SuspensionBrakesEngine

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 ODI 11557805

Sep 11, 2023Brakes

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 ODI 11543923

Jul 20, 2023Speed controlBrakesEngine

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 ODI 11533402

Feb 28, 2023Brakes

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 ODI 11509467

Sep 20, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11485533

Sep 20, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11485535

Sep 2, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11482670

Aug 11, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11478747

Aug 8, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11478170

Aug 8, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11478190

Aug 4, 2022BrakesEngine

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

NHTSA ODI 11477645

Jul 19, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11474711

Jul 19, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11474776

Jun 27, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11471152

Jun 27, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11471184

Jun 15, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11469313

Jun 9, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11468432

Jun 2, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11467114

May 27, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11466462

May 3, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11463258

Apr 26, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11462264

Apr 25, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11462031

Apr 21, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11461701

Apr 13, 2022Brakes

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 ODI 11460670

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2014 Kia Sportage Phev Phev verdict →