Recalls ·2016 Kia Sportage AWD

2016 Kia Sportage AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Kia Sportage AWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 131 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints131
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 22V051000 · 02 Feb 2022

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 18V907000 · 19 Dec 2018

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine27 · 68%
Service brakes7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Power train4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Hydraulic3 · 8%
Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20225
202311
202410
20258
20266

From owner complaints

On July 30, 2022 I took my car to Greenway Kia East Orlando due to two traction warning lights that were on. After weeks and months of Kia not knowing what was wrong with the car I was finally told that it was an electrical harness and that my warranty company was non responsive. I decided to call my warranty company…

Electrical system · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

When coming to a stop and brake applied car starts to vibrate. Local mechanic who looked at the vehicle believes it's the torque converter. The miles are high but it's under a the recall new engine, which technically has only approximately 60k.

Power train · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Blind spot. Numerous times the driver mirror is large and close to the window /door frame causing a huge blind spot as to where I've almost hit people crossing in a crosswalk, mostly by making a left turn.

Power train · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving in highway we noticed a fuel smell. After a little came from front area (hood area) and heard a blast underneath. At the same time the car abruptly stopped in the highway (HOV lane). We also noticed fireballs shooting downward from underneath the car. We had no options but to call fire brigade to stop…

Engine · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.