Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2012 | 10050659 | Kia: uneven shifting gears and no start condition in power train control module (pcm). procedure for the inhibitor switch to have an inhibitor switch bracket installed on it. models 2010-2012 sportage, sedona. *p | 02/04/2013 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 3500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle proceeded to move forward with the gear placed in park. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle by utilizing the emergency brake. he also opened the driver side door in the event that he would have to jump from the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into two parked vehicles, trapping the contact between the vehicles. the contact received injuries the arms, shoulders and ribs. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 3,500. | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 3500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle proceeded to move forward with the gear placed in park. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle by utilizing the emergency brake. he also opened the driver side door in the event that he would have to jump from the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into two parked vehicles, trapping the contact between the vehicles. the contact received injuries the arms, shoulders and ribs. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 3,500. kmj | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle gear failed. the vehicle proceeded to move forward with the gear placed in park position. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, opened the driver door, attempting to reach the emergency brake. the vehicle crashed into two parked vehicles trapping the contact between the vehicles. the contact received injuries the arms, shoulders, and ribs. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 3,500. li | |||