We have classified the 8 complaints from 2009 Kia Sportage about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
A fire started in the engine compartment on the passenger side approximately 45 minutes after parking the vehicle at my place of employment. while searching the internet i found there was a recall for this exact thing. i was never notified about the recall and now my vehicle is totaled from the lack of notice.
On tuesday august 28th 2018 my car was parked in an apartment parking lot, and had been off for 4 hours. i woke up to my car alarm going off at 12am. i looked out the window and the lights were not flashing on my car so i didn't think it mine. not more than 1 minute later my car started on fire. thank goodness my boyfriend was a firefighter. he called 911 and the fire was put out with 15 minutes. however my car was determine a total loss. all they could tell me was that it looked like it was an electrical fire. no one was hurt, but had i been at home that night in my duplex who i share with my neighbors and their infant, and parked in my garage my house would have been burned and i would be dead. it was a 2009 kia sportage and i had never had a single issue with the car in the 9 years that i owed it. i was the only owner so i knew my car was well taken care of. with kia in the news a lot lately with car fires i can't help but feel there should be an investigation.
The clock spring is not working which deactivates the air bag system and horn. this is an extremely dangerous condition. this should result in a recall immediately.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.
Owner drove vehicle one hour prior to fire. parked vehicle witness came by owners home reported fire. fire in front engine compartment at location of abs module. other complaints noted for abs module and fires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact stated that smoke appeared from the ignition switch, which was located on a corner connected to the steering column and dashboard. the brakes failed to work when the failure occurred and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 55,498.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact stated that when using the turn signals, all the electronic devices blinked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the multi functional system needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. a police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. the contact mentioned the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who concluded that the fire originated in the rear dashboard area. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 64,000.
I own a 2009 kia sportster suv and only in certain situations can one read the instruments including the speedometer and the clock. while trying to determine the speed to be within the speed limit, it takes so long to get into a position to read the speedometer that one can easily crossover into the oncoming lane or off the road. at night the panels are very visible and i might say attractive but during daylight house they are useless. i removed the black housing surrounding the instrument panel and painted it silver. this has helped some but the panel can only be read at times when the external lighting is just right. i have notified kia dealership and home office with zero response.*tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger tail light failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light switch was replaced. in addition, when depressing the brake pedal or when the vehicle was in reverse, the passenger side turn signal light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced. the contact was also informed that the fuel cap and stop switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 11/03/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would not accelerate over 60mph. the vehicle would lose power. updated 09/19/2017*js