3 complaints reported

2009 Kia Sportage UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Nov 2021

The brakes lock up with pressure and will not allow me to brake when immediate breaking is needed. When continuing to try to break hard to prevent hitting the car in front of me, the brake pedal immediately drops to the floor releasing the exuberant brake pressure still not allowing any braking needed. This issue has gone on for over a year as it comes and goes in an odd fashion. We had the brakes fully replaced by a local, good mechanic. We will contact Kia, but do not know how to explain the issue since it is not the brakes. It seems to be the anti-locking system or electrical system not controlling or allowing the brakes to respond properly. It seems to be affected if the under car has gotten wet. I fear for my life and for what may happen if someone jumps out in front of me and the brakes do not function properly. I looked for a possible recall, yet my VIN was not included in the 2 recalls which seems to match my issue. There are no warning lights or any indications that my anti-lock braking has failed. I love my 2009 Kia Sportage V6 and have not had accident, yet. (Knock on wood!)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2021
Apr 2018

THE SHIFTER CAN SHIFT ANYTIME. I DON'T NEED TO PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE SHIFTER. WHILE DRIVING A FEW TIMES MY PURSE LEANED ON IT BY ACCIDENT. IT WENT IN TO N POSITION.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2018
Apr 2010

I BOUGHT A NEW KIA SPORTAGE & IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 25 DAYS IN MARCH, 22 DAYS IN APRIL OF 2010. THE CAR DIES AS YOU ARE DRIVING & WHEN IT BEGINS TO GO IT HOPS & DOES NOT WANT TO GO. I HAVE HAS THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE THE END OF FEB. 2010. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2010

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The 2009 Kia Sportage has 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.