Gas tank was overfilled while traveling out-of-town. This resulted in having to tow the vehicle to a dealer and having the gas tank dropped, and replacing the evaporation canister assembly. The cost to me was $284 because it was a 'self-induced' problem. The manuals say nothing about overfilling causing part damage that the customer is liable for. Repairs took five days due to the service dealer lacking the proper diagnostic equipment and adapters for the sportage. Currently working with kia of america to try to get reimbursed for the expense.
2005 Kia Sportage fuel system complaints
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Dt: the caller had a recall but no repairs could be done because the parts were on back order. It has been two weeks, and he can't get anything done. Dealer and manufacturer told him he has to wait until they get the parts in. Caller has taken the vehicle to dealer twice. The called did not know recall number.
Received recall notice for fuel leak on 2005 kia sportage. Letter said repair takes two hours. Took vehicle in and after 5 hours, was told they need to order parts and keep vehicle. 2 days later was given a rental car and told it would be a week to get the parts. 9 days after taking the vehicle in, was informed that it would be 4 weeks to get parts but the vehicle was drivable and to come get it. Called manufacturer and was told the same thing. Unacceptable that the 2 hour repair shoudl take over 5 weeks!
When gas tank is filled, gas leaks out of pipe leading to gas tank. Which in my opinion could cause a fire and/or explosion. Car is currently at the dealer to correct the problem.
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