2015 Kia Sportage Other or unknown Problems

“I have an issue with my car stalling when I press the gas I can start to go and then come to a dead stop and not move this has happened when pulling on a main hwy and has happened just driveing down the road... It stalls and feels like the gears are not changing this is an everyday thing but I was told to take the eco off but has not helped. This occurs daily since I december 2016”

“Drove vehicle approx 10 minutes smelled a burning smell, thought it was the vehicle driving in next lane, about 5 minutes later while stopped at a red light light, I noticed the heavy smoke coming from engine, I exited vehicle and just 1-2 minutes engine was fully engulfed in flames.”

“Had vehicle worked on, on 4/11/2023 ( oil change &tuneup). On 4/17/2023 exiting 151 Hwy vehicle slowed down on me, then regained speed to safety at a Shell gas station. Vehicle started with a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. Got worried, had vehicle towed home. Have been trying to get a hold of kia but they don't answer phone or hang up on me, since I have no warranty on vehicle cause I couldn't afford it. Just wanted to pay it off since I only needed One more year at 140011 miles on it. My first kia lasted longer than that. I currently owe under 3,500 on it. Need help please.”

“After heavy rain drove through large amount water slowly. Once I got threw the water all of my dashboard lights went off for 6 mins, so I pulled over and checked the switches. They came on, but as drove the smell of wires burning was very heavy in the cabin, I had to open all windows until the smell cleared. There has been frequent news coverage on Kia vehicles catching fire on the highways in georgia. Also, reported that after required repair were done, these cars still caught fire. Still no nationwide acknowledge of this serious problem by the manufacturer. I don't feel safe driving my Kia. …”

“Intermittent non starting. Replaced vehicle battery and fob battery. All accessories work but will not start. Press the start button and it will not start and have a hard brake pedal. Will not start even when apply more pressure on the brake pedal. Wait 5 to 10 minutes later and it will start. Been back to the dealer many times and their computer says there is nothing wrong. They can not duplicate the problem.”