2008 Kia Sportage: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes locked up. The contact removed the fuses. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While his daughter was driving, an abnormal dinging sound was detected. The contact changed the calipers and noticed that the ABS box was stuck. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact put the fuse back in the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the brake pedal was soft and not to drive the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V800000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Brakes · IN

My ABS module has my brakes locked up

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that after driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact shifted the gear shifter several times and then drove for a short distance before the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated; the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Engine · 145,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The vehicle failed to drive forward or reverse as needed. Additionally, the brakes seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS hydraulic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · MN · fire

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, the vehicle caught fire. The ABS warning light was illuminated before the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed under case number 22027268. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · NY · fire

Smoke was pouring out from the passenger front side of the motor compartment. The fuses for the ABS (I think) were taken out so it would stop. I was a told a control module could have something to do with it.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 147,000 miles · GA · fire

12/03/17, 03:15 a.m. While parked, not running, vehicle caught fire under the hood and became fully engulfed. Vehicle had been parked for several hours prior to this incident. Car was completely destroyed. Residence was built with vinyl siding, and front of house was damaged (melted vinyl). Parked at private residence. Family asleep inside residence when fire erupted. For 2 weeks prior to fire, the ABS indicator lamp on the dash panel was illuminated. Brakes had been inspected, and were in good braking order. I have the vehicle available for inspection by any interested party.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 17,500 miles · NY

My faulty 2008 kia sportage strikes again. The last 2 major incidences with my kia are documented in my the federal safety agency complaint (10621705) occurred on aug 2013 -w/11k miles( transmission & electrical) and w/12k miles -august 2014 ( alternator &ABS pump). It's now january 2017 - car has 17.5k total miles and I needed to tow my kia sportage 2008 to a service center after the car stalled on a major road with 2 of my kids in the car. The car is behaving similarly to how it behaved in 2013 ' engine knocks as it shifts into gears eventually stalling. In 2013 ' kia replaced the transmission and entire electrical system. As I stated in my previous complaint, there must be a design flaw associated with the car since it now appears I have the same transmission/electrical problem again 6k miles later since the last incident . Just learned today that my kia needs a new transmission ! 3 transmissions in 17,000 miles ' just doesn't add up.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Electrical · 48,809 miles · NE

Went to kia of cheyenne on scheduled appointment date for recall notice and they didn't have the part. I was told to check back in a week. When I called to check on repair date because I have to travel from nebraska I was informed that the part is on back order and to check back on the 31st of january. My vehicle is not safe to drive due to electrical fire hazard and no ABS brakes due to the seal of hecu being bad. I complained about this issue in 2013, they refused to fix because the car was out of warranty.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · AL

I was driving when the brakes was pressed there was a terrible noise and no brakes. The garage said that it was the ABS system. The brake fluid had leaked into the ABS box and shorted it out. They wanted 3100.00 dollars to fix it. I dont have that kind of money. Please help by getting kia to do a recall. My husband and I was ok. Please help before it happens to someone else. I am out of a vehicle because I cannot afford to get it fixed and it is a safety hazard. I tried talking to kia headquarters they were no help.

Filed Sep 25, 2016 · 78,000 miles · MI · crash

Last march, I was trying to stop to avoid rear ending a vehicle turning left into an apartment complex. I was doing less than 25mph when I saw her brake lights and turn signal. Additionally, I had plenty of time and distance to stop safely. However, as I depressed the brake the ESC, brake warning and brake lights all came on and the car did not slow down. I pressed harder and harder until the pedal was to the floor. At this point they locked up preventing me from steering away from the car that I then hit. After the collision repairs, I took the vehicle to my mechanic who told me the ABS computer failed causing the braking failure. He suggested taking it to kia. The dealership then confirmed that the ABS computer module failed and needed to be replaced. At that time my car only had 78,000 miles on it. There is no reason for the ABS module to fail with less than 100,000 mostly highway (no braking necessary for the majority of the drive) miles on the car. The is, obviously, a safety issue and they want $2,500 to repair an issue that they know about. I was told they have replaced quite a few of these modules because of this failure. Additionally, I have a seatbelt/airbag sensor dinging all the time so that's another safety issue with my restraint system!

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 110,000 miles · MN

Kia is ripping people off to the tune of $1,700 to $1,800 for their faulty ABS brake controllers plus labor. It is a widely know problem that brake fluid seeps out of the back of this unit onto the circuit board and causes a variety of safety and mechanical issues. A year and a half ago I experienced a problem with the ESC traction light coming on, followed by a flashing 4x4 light and then finally a check engine light. The worst part about this is that it then slams itself into first gear going down the road! Yes, you heard that correctly. This can happen very quickly. Kia, you have a safety issue! I replaced the unit with a used one for $350 plus installation and now it has the same problem a year and a half later. There were two possible controller units for the 2008 sportage and they look identical but are not interchangeable. The other one I can purchase new, direct from south korea as an oem part in a kia/hyundai box for around $500. But not this one, they know they have a serious safety problem as this can unexpectedly pull you down to a crawl in heavy traffic. They also have kept the price extremely high on this unit to maximize profits on a safety item they refuse to fix. I'm looking for another used unit and then I'll dump this lemon.