Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 038 | 11/01/2007 | 10023626 | This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) for p0123 (throttle position sensor / switch (a) circuit high input). *nj | 01/15/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 93 | 01/01/2006 | 10020044 | The engine hesitates at times and/or maf sensor codes are stored. this condition may affect vehicles produced through 4-21-2005. inspect the maf sensor hose clamps for proper type, and torque value. *tt | 07/14/2006 | |
| 76 | 01/01/2004 | 10015749 | New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. kia technician times. *tt | 08/10/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 032 | 06/01/2007 | 10022199 | Muffler pipe drain ice accumulation in very low climate conditions may cause a no start engine. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 15000 | 8 | 01/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. the dealership inspected the vehicle a total of eight times. each time the engine light has been reset however, the light illuminated again. the dealership has been unable to determine why the engine light continues to illuminate. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 65311 | ||
| Brought to dealer for leak. dealer staes transmission pan leaking due to improper sealing. suposed repaired under warranty. bring back dealer say not leaking anymore must be residual fluid on engine. brought back again said now the tranmission cooler leaking. not covered paid for new cooler. brought home . noticed still have a leak brought back to dealer. now they say it is a leak in the radiator. want to replace thatat my cost | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/17/2008 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. the contact stated that whenever the brakes were applied, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000. the current mileage was approximately 61,000. | |||