2008 Kia Sportage electrical problems

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 May 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

So I have been having problems with my front right tire I feel that it wiggles and wobbles a clog my alignment to get my stuff and I always need work done on it about every 2 to 3 months. I have also been having problems continuously getting locked out of my car. My car on or off always locks me out of my car. My passenger door never locks unless I lock it myself manually. My trunk door never opens as well when I push the unlock button and the key mailed it won't fit in it to unlock it that way I feel that the car over or has a wiring electrical problem

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

Car was sitting in drive way for a day and half at 335 in the morning electrical short started a fire was caught on neighbor security camera

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Electrical · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia sportage. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an insurance tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system). The contact stated that an email was sent to the kia manufacturer with documented proof, but a response had not been received. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · MO · fire

I bought a 2008 kia sportage at osage beach mo on july 12, 2016. I sent it to ghana in august, 2016 and cleared from the port in november, 2016. The said car was parked for several hours at hospital on august 21, 2018 and caught fire at 10.00pm the same day. The fire service was called and put out the fire. After examination the stated it was electrical fire caused by the wiring harness. I then learnt after the incident that there had been a recall ( # 16v815000 / sc 138) issued on november 10, 2016 of which I wasn't notified. Attached, please find pictures of the damage kia sportage and original title. I am waiting for a detailed report form fire service department at essam, ghana, which I will send to your office upon receipt. By this complaint, I am there requesting kia motors america to repair all damages caused by the fire or replace the vehicle. Thank you for your attention.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia sportage. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, the vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted for a determination of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system) after the vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000.

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 23, 2017 · Electrical · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel lighting failed. The contact banged on the dashboard and the lights came back on, but then faded out again. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.