2001 Kia Sportage: fuel pump failure

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 Nov 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. She also noticed fuel leaking on the ground underneath the fuel tank. The failure was a continuous occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel tank, fuel sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall related to the similar defect; however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2009 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · OH

Kia 2001 sportage / gas tank leak /plate guarding tank rusted away/fuel pump had to be replaced. Recall date 2007 for kia sportages already inacted / garage said didn't apply to kias in ohio????? Cost 1200 to repair . Why not ohio????? Garage telling truth???

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Fuel system · 63,398 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel related issue. The vehicle would stall while attempting to depress the brake pedal to slow down. The vehicle would also stall while traveling uphill or a slope. The fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, two fuel filters, and additional unknown repairs were made on several occasions; however, the failure still persists. There were no recalls listed for the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were less than 63,398.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Fuel system · 49,870 miles · PA

I had a leak in my 2001 kia sportage fuel tank last year. I discovered that while I was visiting canada and fixed it there. This week, I take the vehicle to the mechanic for inspection. He finds that there is another leakage around the fuel pump. The mechanic recommends that I replace both the fuel pump and the fuel tank. I file the complaint because the leakage problem is a safety hazard and the mechanic indicates that it is a common problem with the kia sportage. The vehicle currently has fewer than 59,000 miles and had fewer than 50,000 miles when the first incident occurred. So, I presume that the problem is likely related to a manufacturing defect.