2000 Kia Sportage Fuel system Problems

“Noticed a strong gas smell, looked under car and noticed gas dripping from under car. Upon further looking I noticed the gas tank protective plate is rotting out which makes me believe the gas tank is too.”

“I own a 2000 Kia Sportage, the gas tank was leaking from the bottom of the tank. I took it to the dealer, and they told me that the tank rusted out on the bottom, needed to be replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel sensor unit also need replacement. Dealer was aware of this problem, but said there was no recall so I was responsible for the cost of repairs.”

“While driving my 2000 Kia Sportage I started smelling gas I pulled over and looked under the vehicle and found gas leaking I had a mechanic look at it and he informed me gas was coming out of the top of my gas tank by where the fuel pump and gas gauge wiring goes in. I then went on the internet to see if there was any reported problems with this and found there was a recall from Kia for the same reason. …”

“2000 Kia Sportage notice gas fumes, gas leaking and under seat the top plate is letting out raw gas fumes to make you sick. I did research an seen a recall sc059 my care is doing the same thing called Kia customer service she gave me a case number gave me the phone number to the Kia dealer she said couldn't drive car have it towed, have jake sweeny to diagnose if this is doing the same problems the old recall did for them to call her and she would ask her dist mgr to let this car be fix. …”

“My complaint is that we have been smelling a strong odor of gas in our Kia spoartage we took it in to a shop and found out that the fuel pump is no good and needs replace that a hose broke on it and then to find out that the tank is so rusted it cant hold the new one on the car is only 8 yrs old I think this is unreal that only 8 yrs old and we have to replace the whole system this is just unheard of anything you can provide me with would help.”