2006 Kia Sportage: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 4, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ · fire

I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle Kia America Case ID #14353653 which Kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at Borst Automotive in the state of Arizona on 09/18/21 where several concerns were reported to me that Kia failed to report. There is a new and concerning grinding with the engine on my 2006 Kia Sportage LX that sounds like it might be an exhaust leak. I hear loud grinding sounds now when turning on the car that immediately sound when it is fired up, and when accelerating is the worst, but the sound starts loud and is immediate when I turn on the vehicle and fire up the engine. Two days ago on 10-01-21 which was the last night I drove it as it feels unsafe to drive now, I did not get far before the front driver's tire closest to the engine completely blew out/ and exploded coming off of it's wheel and cap hinting at a potential engine problem or recalled defect. I had to immediately pull over and call AAA to come put the spare donut on my car to get it back home to park. The engine appears to have something wrong with the exhaust system and it sounds bad. I reported this today to Kia America case ID #14407655. I always make it a point to to check fluids and something is not right here. The car is overheated but Radiator is fine and coolant, and all other engine fluids are full but could be an engine issue that is dangerous. This engine sounds like it will burst at any minute its grinding and stalling so bad. Made an appointment with Royal Kia in my hometown Tucson, AZ for October 12, 2021 to have the fuel tank straps replaced and towed as apparently they are faulty and this was the soonest this dealership could perform this. I know the 2010-2021 Sportage models were recalled under Safety Recall 20V‑750 but since this recall is somewhat new and yet to discover other Kia Sportage’s that might also be affected. Consumer also noticed malfunctioning of brake and tail lig

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Vehicle stalled while driving on highway at appx. 40 MPH. Vehicle did not restart, and will not restart. Mechanics have problem connecting scanners to pmc and effecting repairs. Several scanners, including professional scanners are unable to retrieve vehicle's data. Scanners, says "check connection to vehicle computer" and "waiting for response from vehicle". Vehicle is completely disabled. Total operating milage of vehicle is 38,500 miles.

Filed May 14, 2018 · 98,000 miles · AZ

I recently purchased this car from cactus jacks during easter weekend 2018. With in the first week while driving the engine shut off while in motion but coming to a stop. I thought it was weird and that it may have been user error. To date it has done the same thing about a dozen times. It occurs while in motion while slowing down to either stop or turn. It has been on a city street. Traffic conditions vary. The gauge panel lights up as if the key is in the on position, and it almost feels as if the engine is still running but its not moving. And it also doesn't seem like a transmission issue because the transmission doesnt have any problems any other time.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Engine · 119,000 miles · PA

Motor blew up while driving on a hwy, car stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up, and the breaks to stop responding.

Filed Apr 16, 2017 · Driver assistance · 99,204 miles · NY

I will be driving and the ESC off lights goes on dashboard. The car feels like it will stall out and becomes sluggish. I pull over and park the car then it won't go into drive or out of park. I wait over 15 minutes and am able to drive home. I have brought to kia dealtership and said it was brake switch. They replaced the brake switch and the problem persists. I will bring it in to dealer ship again because car seems unsafe to drive. The brake switch was replaced on april 3, 2017 and still a recurring problem

Filed Aug 28, 2011 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · AZ

My 2006 kia sportage will just stall. My radio and AC are usually on when this happens, also I have noticed I have had my food easing on the brake. The dealer can't find any reason to recreate or make this incident happen again. My AC and radio are also shutting off and then coming right back on for no reason.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine · 91,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated he vehicle has experienced many failures. While driving the vehicle stalled out and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the head gasket was replaced but that did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership again and they advised the sensor needs to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 91,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Engine · 28,000 miles · CO

2006 kia sportage ex has repeated problem with engine shutdown/stall upon starting from a stop at an intersection. Both left and right turns. Both with and without air conditioning, and in all weather conditions also with and without lights. No code has shown up on the computer. No warning. First indication there is a problem is when we take off and steering is stiff (e.g. No ps) and the car doesn't move.