When pumping fuel it splashes out, you have to pump the gas very slow and constantly start and stop causing triple the time to pump gas then normal. *tr
Defective fuel tank. fuel tank leaks and it is a known problem with vehicle and yet kia corporation and the dealership in canton michigan where i purchased vehicle will not take responsibility for this issue. this is dangerous. i have taken outstanding care of my 2001 kia sportage-it was always garaged and away from the elements. i even have covered parking at work. i want kia to compensate me by 1) replacing the fuel tank free of charge; 2) giving me my $ back $11k--that i spent on purchasing this care; or 3)giving me $ to purchase a tank and cover labor. do you know that it is impossible to find a new or used 2001 kia sportage fuel tank. this is terrible and an incredible safety violation. i have been trying for years to get an answer and i just get the run around. i am writing kia, the dealership, my michigan attorney general and president obama. i am extremely frustrated that a company can produce this type of vehicle with a known defect and not be held liable. *tr
When i turned the exhaust on in the car there was a very strong gasoline smell to the point i had to turn it off and open the windows. there has been several complaints filed on the internet concerning this same problem. i feel since this could be a fire problem with the car it needs to be addressed with the manufacturers of the auto and a recall given . also there has been several complaints written concerning leaks early on with the gas tank its self. *tr