2006 Kia Sportage Fuel system Problems

“I previously reported at 177,800 miles that I was experiencing engine surges. While driving if I depressed the clutch engine would rise to 2000 rpms. If I pulled the accelerator pedal up with tip of my foot, the engine rpms would return normal. At 177, 900 miles the throttle body assembly was cleaned, and I am no longer experiencing engine surges.”

“Back in may of this year, I heard of a recall for gas tank straps on my car - so called Kia and they said tank straps had been recalled and corrosion protection (undercoating) was also a remedy that was covered by the recall. I arranged recall service at closest dealer (1 1/2 hours away) who ordered the tank straps for me. Unfortunately, once at the dealership, the service tech said that he could not replace the straps because he was concerned that the gas tank would fall apart due to corrosion along the welded seam of the tank a common problem known to Kia. …”

“Previously reported engine surges / erratic idle at 177800 miles, and throttle body cleaned at 177900 miles. At 178345 the idle air control valve was cleaned as a precaution, due to the previous symptoms. At 178377 while driving on the highway I found the throttle stuck in the full open position. After safely stopping the vehicle, I had to manually return the throttle to the normal position. Upon restarting the vehicle I began experiencing erratic idling 3000 to 4000 RPM. Once parked at 178382 the idle air control valve was rechecked, and engine idle RPM returned to normal. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or model was not included in the recall. Additionally, the recall was state-specific. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, who informed the contact of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”

“The contact stated while driving home, there was a strong smell and fumes which emanated from the inside to the outside of the vehicle. It was driven home and parked in the garage. Upon inspection, gas was observed leaking underneath the vehicle on the passenger side. The dealer was contacted, and advised that the vehicle should not be driven due to safety hazards. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. There was no warning prior to the incident.”