2002 Kia Sportage: fuel pump failure

Filed May 26, 2015 · Wheels · MS

The wheel started screeching and it felt like it was about to fall apart I had to replace the fuel pump as it cut out on me in traffic on a highway almost causing an accident

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 117,500 miles · MI

There is a very strong raw gas smell that fills the cabin and outside the vehicle. It is very noticeable upon starting and when the vehicle is at rest and running. Fuel tank leaking. Seam areas and fuel pump/sending unit area due to corrosion and vehicle. The vehicle was parked, and I had a hard time starting it. Then when I tried to drive it, all I could do is smell raw gas.------------------------ I have replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump assembly, any and all parts attached to fuel tank. (very expensive). On researching the problem, I have found that there are many other owners complaining of this problem. I have owned this vehicle since february 2011, I have not been in any accidents since buying this vehicle. In fact, upon learning of mechanical issues I try to have them fixed as soon as possible. (however, I was given an orange title. Which at the time, I did not fully understand what it meant.) yet, the vehicle drove with just minor problems, such as: brakes, timing belt, fuel filter, oil changes, etc). This has been the most expensive and most damaging problem with the vehicle.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,043 miles · MI

Fuel tank leaking. Seam areas and fuel pump/sending unit area do to corrosion and vehicle will not meet emissions standards do to leak. Unsafe do to fumes entering cabin . Kis has a technical service bulletin sc059 for sportage 1996 - 2002 fuel tank inspection for corrosion but dealer said it was not covered also called kia USA was told not covered do to production date 10/15/2001 but kia sc059 bulletin has model year 10/01/2000 through 9/30/2002 as being covered.

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The failure occurred when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who detected no signs of a fuel leak. The technician also informed the fuel tank must be removed in order to locate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a technical service bulletin under the federal safety agency item number 10015753 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Fuel system · 106,000 miles · IL

My 2002 kia sportage began leaking gasoline from above the gas tank by the fuel pump the mileage on the car is about 106,000. I had a mechanic look at it and he told me that the gas wasn't even getting up into the fuel pump it was spraying out at the top of one of t he parts he named, this was keeping my vehicle from even starting, and I now know that this was a common occurrence in kia sportages starting with the 2001 model.