2014 Kia Sportage Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Kia Sportage, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“When I did an oil change on my Sportage I turned on my car and it started making a loud noise and it was shaking with alot of turbulence, it was yanking and forcing itself it felt like it was going to shut down it was a scary feeling since I was driving it and all of a sudden it went to being driveable up to 20 to 15 MPH. I saw there's a recall on the hyundai and Kia, included are the 2013'2014 hyundai sonata and santa fe, 2011'2014kia Sportage, 2011'2014 optima, and 2012'2014 sorento. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166788, filed 2019-01, 60,500 miles“Engine went out , starter went out got it replaced been having issues since I purchased it . Makes a noise my engine oil and gasoline was mixing my engine is locked now”
NHTSA complaint #11733904, filed 2026-04“There are moments when I am driving that the vehicle will suddenly decelerate for no reason. At that point, I have to pull over, turn the vehicle off and then back on for it to move. This is frightening at the least as it happens with no warning and sometimes I'm on the freeway. I have had a couple of mechanics look at it and they can't figure out why it does this. I've asked Kia twice and they don't give a response. I'm afraid that it will happen one day when I'm not in a position to pull over without getting hit.”
NHTSA complaint #11445548, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 14 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 | 24 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 21% |
| 2002 | 67 | 29% |
| 2001 | 62 | 27% |
| 2000 | 90 | 30% |
| 1999 | 38 | 13% |
| 1998 | 24 | 8% |
| 1997 | 18 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sportage
73 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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