2001 Kia Sportage fuel system problems

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NJ

I bought the car 2 weeks after I left dealer started noticing a smell of gas though was. Because just put gas in .then when turned on heat smell would get worse ! A few days ago went to fill gas and a lot gas over.filled onto ground not able to figure out why the smell gas so strong inside car its. Actually upset my stomach when driving the. At and afraid going start fire ! Also leakage on ground when parked . I have read other complaints with same problem !! It's a 2001 kia. Only has 78,000 miles on it think should be cover. From company since not only one with this problem .

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · FL

Bought this vehicle with only 11k miles from an elderly couple that hardly drove it. Now at 21k miles, there is a gas smell coming inside the vehicle and also outside of the vehicle. Has a rough idle and gas spews out of tank while I'm pumping gas. The front passenger tire sounds like it's about to fall off. Had to replace spark plugs twice already. Also, the driverside seatbelt will not retract. I bought this vehicle with only 11k miles thinking it will last for awhile, but I've had so many issues with it.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. While driving at various speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Fuel system · AL

Just purchased this car for my teen...when filling gas tank it begins to spew out onto him . Are the person filling the tank.also a bad smell of fumes inside of car,,,,please help the problem....

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel, which created fumes in and around the vehicle. The contact located the leak under the fuel tank on the passenger side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NJ

Just purchased this vehicle from a private owner, they smelled an odor of fuel ever since they acquired the vehicle a month ago. Prior to that it was owned by one owner and garage kept. The fuel tank and bottom protector was rotted away and in dangerous leaking condition. Kia was contacted and they said there were no recall and they wouldn't repair the vehicle. The rot in this tank didn't happen overnight, but it was so severe that it warrants a look from the federal safety agency into this. A manufacturer such as kia should not be able to sell an inferior safety hazard to the citizens of the USA. There were investigations into this problem a full 7 years ago and nothing was done. This is an insult to people concerned with motoring safety, we should expect better from both the manufacturer and government agencies such as this one. It's not a mileage issue, the 1999/2000 sportages were rusting out with only a few years of service and it is due to inferior materials that should be covered by a manufacturer that uses them.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · FL

The car keeps stalling just quits when I slow down. I had two mechanics check it out. Filled the tank with new gas, and nothing showed up on the electrical check. It is a mystery why this keeps happening. I am worried that this might happen on a major highway. And I don't want to sell the car and give someone else this problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Fuel system · 11,450 miles · VA

I purchased a kia sportage ex 2001 on 12/27/12 from front ryal auto group in front royal va. I went to the gas station after filling my gas tank I noticed a strong smell of gas. After a few days I called the dealership and told them , they did not know if it was covered under the warranty to bring it in mon-fri 8-5 well I can not make those hours to go ,so the odor continues to find out from a mechanic of my own choice which after I called the dealership back again before my warranty ran out that we dicovered I have a fuel tank gas seal leakage..

Filed Aug 11, 2012 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

I have a 2001 kia sportage, with a faulty sending unit seal. The seal leaked, causing fuel to run down the side of the tank and rust a hole into the tank causing a second leak. The sending unit and the pressure regulator and the gas tank are all sold separately. The shield around the tank causes fluid to trap between the tank and the shield, which is where it rusted. The shield is another expense. Kia will honor nothing. I fear for my life to drive it the way it is. It will cost around $600-800 in parts alone.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MO

Gas tank leak. Bought the car new but no help from kia or the dealership for repairs. This has been a common problem !