2007 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 16%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Kia Sportage, 16% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS pump, caused my brakes to lock on all four tires causing rubber to burn and smoke. I was driving the car when I noticed something happened and felt like I had emergency brakes would not drive any more than 10 miles an hour, was close to home and completely locked up as I drove into my driveway. No emergency light was given on my panel.”
NHTSA complaint #11328019, filed 2020-06, 60,000 miles“Brake lights are not operating and the electronic stability control system malfunction light stays on. Kia has a recall sc098 (nthsa number 13v114000) for this exact problem, when I took the car to the dealer they informed me my VIN does not fall in that recall, I spoke to Kia and they informed me the same, yet my car has the identical problems described in the recall notice they have also informed me the hydraulic electronic control unit and the recall has verbiage of hydraulics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762335, filed 2015-09, 45,000 miles“My SUV was in motion and the ABS, ESC and the diagram of the whole drive train lit up. I was backing out of my driveway when all of these lights came on at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #10790084, filed 2015-11, 53,023 miles“Stopped at a red light to make a left turn. Once the light turned green the brakes apparently locked up and the car would not go forward or reverse and couldn't be moved in the nuetral position and was impossible to move from traffic lane without tow truck help. When loading onto flat bed tow truck front drivers side wheel and passenger side rear wheel wouldn't turn and slid on flatbed metal. Same true at home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341506, filed 2020-07, 169,562 miles“The vehicle has had a history of problems all described by the 2013 recall. The brake light is intermittent. I have had the cruise fail to turn off, the ESC off light illuminates, the car can be shifted into gear without pressing the break with the ignition off. The vehicle will occasionally have automatic transmission issues with the break transmission interlock system which is causing the intermittent ESC off light warning to randomly illuminate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971774, filed 2017-04, 119,570 milesRelated recalls
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Sportage 2007–2011, Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011 +6 more
- 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may…Covers: Kia Sportage 2006–2007, Sedona 2006–2007, Sorento 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 34 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 8% |
| 2019 | 7 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 | 26 | 6% |
| 2016 | 38 | 28% |
| 2015 | 31 | 21% |
| 2014 | 24 | 19% |
| 2013 | 25 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 30% |
| 2009 | 15 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 23% |
| 2007 | 12 | 16% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 25 | 11% |
| 2001 | 27 | 12% |
| 2000 | 54 | 18% |
| 1999 | 44 | 15% |
| 1998 | 71 | 23% |
| 1997 | 19 | 11% |
| 1996 | 15 | 26% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Sportage
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology