2017 Kia Sportage Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,101miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2017 Kia Sportage, 0% of the 404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,101 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle continued driving but then stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. An anti-theft device was installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was able to restart the vehicle with a pair of pliers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543182, filed 2023-09, 118,101 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230881Jan 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2302) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10205426Dec 21, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10205425Dec 2, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10203695Nov 4, 2021This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier…
- 10203658Nov 4, 2021PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections…
- 10200550Aug 24, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10186041Jan 27, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
- 10176915Jun 17, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WINDOW REGULATOR DRUM GEAR REPLACEMENT (SA418) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window regulator drum/gear on…
- 10176911Jun 4, 2020TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Sportage
222 complaintsOther or unknown
75 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
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