Recalls ·2015 Kia Sportage Sx AWD

2015 Kia Sportage Sx AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Kia Sportage Sx AWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

Recalls2
Complaints40
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in 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.

Engine28 · 70%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Hydraulic4 · 10%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20223
202317
202412
20255
20263

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact…

Service brakes · Jan 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Engine locked up. If it were not for my brother in law being a mechanic and alerted me to Kia engine settlement lawsuit I would not have known the KSDS update was ever even a thing. I never received notification for this. Why not? I am out 1000s of $ on a vehicle I have bought that is useless now. KIA is blaming me…

Engine · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

2015 kia sportage. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure. The consumer stated the motor locked up eventhough maintenance was performed on the vehicle.

Engine · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

In 2022 , Kia notified me of a recall that caused engine failure if my vehicle. I was instructed to comes in and receive vehicle updates to the engine to fix the issue. In May 2022, went to have the engine recall worked on and was advised the updates were successful. In August 2022 my engine blew out/ cut off in the…

Engine · Nov 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.