2015 KIA SPORTAGE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 KIA SPORTAGE has 9 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine failures including complete power loss while driving and persistent oil leaks. Several complaints involve recall repairs delayed or unavailable, resulting in inoperable vehicles and unresolved safety concerns.
Common Issues
- Engine failure. Vehicles lose all power suddenly while driving, requiring towing and causing significant inconvenience.
- Oil leaks. Persistent oil leakage reported over years with regular maintenance performed before engine failure.
- Recall repair delays. Parts needed for recall 22V051000 were unavailable causing extended wait times for repair appointments.
- Recalls not completed. Several owners unable to complete recall repairs as mileage limits had been exceeded or due to lack of notification.
- Low battery warning and deceleration. Some vehicles exhibited low battery warnings followed by engine deceleration leading to roadside stops and towing.
- Starter and battery replacement. One complaint reported replacement of starter and battery after engine failure with unusual noises developing after service.
There are 4 recalls involving various safety and engine-related systems. These recalls affect components such as the hydraulic brake control unit and fuel system. The defects include risks of engine compartment fires and fuel leaks that pose fire hazards. Owners should be aware of outstanding recall repairs and related safety risks.
Recalls
- Hydraulic brake control unit. Recall 22V051000 affects 126,747 vehicles including 2015 Sportage. The HECU module may short circuit causing engine compartment fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside away from structures until repair with a new fuse is completed free of charge.
- Engine fuel pipe. Recall 18V907000 covers 71,653 Sportage vehicles. Fuel pipe may be damaged or misaligned from prior engine replacements causing fuel leaks and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace pipes as needed at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs addressing engine failure, unresolved recall repairs, or safety defect concerns may have legal rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims may be beneficial when repair efforts fail to resolve these problems.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE Summary
2015
Model Year
9
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
198400
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
126747 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
71653 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2096543ENGINE
I own a 2015 Kia Sportage with an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 22V051 / SC227B). The vehicle became undriveable years ago due to engine issues. I contacted both the dealership and Kia several times, but no one has responded or completed the recall. I received no notification letter. The vehicle has sat inoperable for years, and I had to stop payments because the engine failed and posed a safety risk. I am requesting NHTSA intervention as Kia has failed to complete the safety recall in a timely manner.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2092196ENGINE
The car just quit running as I was driving. It would not turn over using jumper cables. I had it towed to a local mechanic where they replaced the starter and the battery. Upon picking it up, it was making noises that it did not make previously.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2092195ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car just quit running as I was driving. It would not turn over using jumper cables. I had it towed to a local mechanic where they replaced the starter and the battery. Upon picking it up, it was making noises that it did not make previously.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2090753UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil has been leaking for years. Always got regular oil changes and engine died while driving.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2090752ENGINE
Oil has been leaking for years. Always got regular oil changes and engine died while driving.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2065301ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the dealer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the low battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repair could not be completed because the mileage on the vehicle had been exceeded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that an engine replacement recommended by the dealer was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 134,644. Parts distribution disconnect.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2065300ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the dealer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the low battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repair could not be completed because the mileage on the vehicle had been exceeded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that an engine replacement recommended by the dealer was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 134,644. Parts distribution disconnect.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2065299SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the dealer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the low battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repair could not be completed because the mileage on the vehicle had been exceeded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that an engine replacement recommended by the dealer was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 134,644. Parts distribution disconnect.
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
ID: 2054758ENGINE
We were driving down the highway and without any kind of warning the car lost all power I had to move to the shoulder of the road and wait over 5 hrs for a tow truck and then get a hotel room for the night before we could get a rental car the next morning once they opened. Then, a couple weeks later we had to have the vehicle towed back home to NY since we broke down on [XXX] in PA. Then we had to have it towed to a repair shop and they told me it was rod iron knocking and was covered under the Theta II class action lawsuit according to the website when the vin# was inputted to the website. And Kia is saying it's not covered because of a recall that wasn't completed but being I never received the notification as I wasn't the 1st or 2nd owner of the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)