We also experienced the gas problem. First we had a problem with the tank leaking (was told by kia that 2002 sportage model was not part of the recall/check, which it was and they should have paid for the $500 problem). Second, the gas shoots out when you try to fill, and check engine light comes on, this (we were told) is a bad oxygen sensor, another $350 and still not covered.
2002 Kia Sportage fuel system complaints
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2002 kia sportage shoots gas back out of tank while fueling. After fueling (tank is empty)for a few seconds pump shuts off and fuel shoots back out of tank. Gas shoots out at a rate that causes it to spill over to the ground. Can not fill ore than $5.00 dollars worth of gas without an overflow.
I have been having a problem with the fuel marker. When I pump gas it will gush out even with just $2.00 in the tank I would have to pump it very slow in order to fill my tank up. I have a 2002 kia sportage and from what I hear this is going on with other kia's. I would like to know if this is a manufacture error or is it time. It is very scary when the gas comes out and gets all over my clothes I think it's hazardous.
My sister-in-law has a 2002 kia sportage that has begun leaking fuel out of a cracked fuel tank. Apparently this is so common that a kia recall (recall sc059) was issued. However, a dealership in scottsdale arizona told us that her VIN was not a part of the recall. Yet, the very reason for bringing it in was for the exact focus of the recall. The recall specifications do not exclude/include specific vins. How can we get kia to honor their recall?
I read a forum about defective 2002 kia sportage fuel tanks,,, and I wanted to add my name to the list of defective tanks.....
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from her vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank. Secondly, a technician stated that there was no recall available for that component; therefore, the contact would have to assume financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 updated 03-30-09 *bf updated 03/31/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact stated that whenever the temperature drops below 40 degrees outside, he smells a very strong odor of gasoline inside and around the vehicle. The odor is noticeable when walking up to the vehicle and also when it is being driven. The scent is so strong that passengers begin to cough inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle has been taken to the repair shop, mechanic, or dealer. The manufacturer stated that they were not aware of any other vehicles experiencing this failure. The issue only occurs in the winter due to very cold temperatures. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 130,000. Updated 07/28/09 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle also stalled when it rained. The consumer stated he has taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times, but to no avail. Updated 07/30/09.
2002 kia sportage has severe and dangerous gasoline smell inside vehicle after cold weather.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle in march of 2008, the contact noticed a faint smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. He only noticed the smell when the gas tank was full. The failure lasted over the past several months and the smell grew stronger. The dealer has not been notified. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relating to his vehicle; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 43,000 and failure mileage was 33,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. While driving approximately 10 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel coming through the air vents of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the same failure with no resolution. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was in the process of notifying the authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 55,900. Updated 1/8/09 *cn updated 01/14/09.
Purchased this car used in february 2008. When filling with gas, the gas has to be pumped extremely slow or it spurts out. The car has an odor of gas also. This problem is worse in the winter, although it has happened occasionally in warmer weather, but the minute the temperature goes below 40 f, I can count on this happening every time I put gas in the car. I've ruined clothes, shoes, and have ended up with gas all over my hands and legs (and I've come close to getting it in my face!!). The gas pump will shut off as if the tank is full and the gas just spurts right out of the tank. If I pump the gas extremely slow, (tonight it took me almost 10 minutes to pump about 6 gallons of gas), I can usually manage to get most of the gas in the tank, but again, I have to go extremely slow and the pump still keeps shutting off. It would keep stopping as stated above, but only a little gas will spurt out when it stops. If I try to pump at a normal speed, it only takes a few seconds and the gas starts spurting and I end up covered with gas by the time I'm done. I thought this was just a fluke, but one of my fellow employees also had a 2002 kia sportage and had the same problem. Then just a few minutes ago on this site, I read someone else with the same problem. I think this is dangerous since you end up with gas all over your car, the ground, and yourself!
Filling the kia with gas takes forever. It is like the venting system won't let the gas in, in a matter of seconds the gas spews out of tank. We have to keep clicking the handle off and on to fill the tank. This first started out just in the winter months, now it is all the time. We tried to see if something was blocking it, but couldn't get into it. With the things going on in our life right now, we haven't taken the time to have it checked out. Plus we don't have the extra money to spend on it. We just know that when we go to fill the kia it will take a long time. Was just wondering if this is happening to others?
I own a 2002 kia sportage that has a strong odor of gasoline. I see that 2005 kia's had a recall on fuel leaks from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber in the fuel tank, I believe the 2002 kia's also have this problem.
Gas leak. Needed to replace sending unit, gas tank, etc. Cost over $900. Could have resulted in fire,injury, etc.
I have a 2002 sportage and just recently have been having a very bad smell of gas when starting it. It enters the inside of car when heater gets turned and stays strong until car has warmed up. I took it to a mechanic and he found some stains on the metal plate under the clamp by the fuel return hose but said unless I can actually see gas dripping he can not say what the problem is and of course it is a warmer day, not as cold as it was the first day it started. I have researched this problem on line and found there is a recall on the fuel return hose in canada but not here in the us and that there are quite alot of people with this same problem in the us. I am very concerned with this problem and fear that it may cause a fire and needless to say that when the smell is inside of car it starts to make me feel sick.
2002 kia sportage. Very strong smell of gasoline inside cab of vehicle during cold weather (<32 degrees). Eventually dissapates when engine warms up. Took to local mechanic last winter (2006), couldn't locate problem. So we lived with it. Smell even stronger this winter. Found the following suggested fix online (not available last winter). "rubber return line from fuel psi regulator to metal return line is leaking when cold. "the spring clamps do not stay tight when cold, and when the rubber (return line) expands when hot it seals. "remove the uppuer part of the intake and replace the spring clamps with screw type clamps..." some online forums have suggested that dealership may say it is a fuel injector problem, $800 fix. My local mechanic said the same. Many have said that the suggestion above actually fixes the issue. I am currently in between the two. I don't have the inclination to try this myself, so I'm at the mercy of mechanics. What's the deal?
Action # ea06-007-fuel tank leakage in 2002 kia sportage. I took the car to the dealership for service on 7/03/07 complaining of gas odor. I was charged to fix the roll over valve because it was said to be leaking externally. I took the car back to the dealership with the same odor complaint on 8/8/07. They claimed gas was found on the seam of the tank. They cleaned the tank seam where fuel was gathered and shampooed my carpet to remove any other odor free of charge. My car still had the gas odor. I witnessed gas leaking from my car on 9/10/07 and took it to another dealership. They found that the fuel tank was leaking and I was charged to have the fuel tank replaced.
Tl * the contact detected a gasoline odor on her 2002 kia sportage, contact stated that lately the odor has been stronger possibly due to the cold weather. When the heater wasturned on odor gets stronger in the passenger compartment. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a repair facility to have the odor diagnosed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, an odor of fuel was noticed. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who replaced the hose attached to the intake manifold. The dealer was alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated when the temperature was below 40 degrees; there was an odor of gasoline. Prior to the contact's purchase, the fuel injector ports and rings were replaced. The vehicle had not been inspected by a mechanic. Updated 12/28/2006 - the vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic on several occasions but the fuel odor is still present. The previous owner informed the consumer that this had been on ongoing problem when he owned the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light intermittently illuminates. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership several times to have the check engine module reset. This remedy worked for several months but the light eventually illuminates again. The local dealer has not determined the problem with the light. Also, the gas tank had a leak in the gas line. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership where they replaced the gas line, however a gas odor still exist inside the vehicle. Updated 2/28/2006 -
2002 kia sportage, gasoline odor/leak, been seen by dealers, went to private garage and had different dealer look at it too. Today, 1/17/2004 gas odor very bad. Cannot seem to get it corrected, scared I am going to die in a fire...
I own a 2002 kia sportage. #1) the auto started to have a gas order for several weeks, then gas started to leak from the car onto the ground. The car is just 3 years old with a reasonable 72,000 miles. I do not believe this is normal wear and tear on the car. I was told if this continued, the car would catch fire. I was told the internal seals were leaking and they needed to be replaced and this was a serious problem and the car should not be driven. #2) the hubs on this car also need to be replaced. The way the car was desigend - I was told. Water over the past 3 years have gotten in the car wheels and have damaged the hubs and the 4wd will not work properly. This would be a design flaw and not wear and tear on the car.
After starting the vehicle or while driving the vehicle, at various speed of 40 MPH consumer smelled fuel odor. Vehicle taken to the dealer, and they informed the consumer that it was a fuel line. Consumer did not know where the fuel line went or what kind of fuel line it maybe.
I have a 2002 kia sportage 4x4. Purchased in april 2004 with 3 years & 50k miles remaining on warranty. I trailered my boat to the lake and after leaving the lake the car died. Towed to an authorized kia dealer,dick hannah kia, vancouver,wa.98665 $161 tow bill! Diagnosis was water in the gas tank!! Turns out there is a evaporator charcoal canister mounted under the vehicle near the rear bumper which allowed water into the gas system. I am now faced with over $600 repair for draining the tank. My contention is that this is a bad design. Nowhere in the operators manual does it state to avoid trailering a boat because it may suck up the lake water! This SUV came with a trailer hitch when purchased and kia needs to step up and cover this design defect under warranty.
Have had brakes worked on 5 times in past year, air conditioner smells musty every time you turn it on, gas warning light doesn't work, right rear window didn't work for over a year.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the gas tank also states that everytime he is filling the tank on the vehicle gas spills right over it with out the gas tank being full. Dealer was contacted and stated that a new gas tank was suppose to be put in but consumer states that the problem is still there. Ts
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