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Engine stalls occasionally

Kia Sportage 2005 2005,2l diesel  111000 miles
Whilst driving sometimes dies out and won't start, lock the car and unlock it then starts again any ideas would be grateful, thanks
Slim from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
SL
16 reports 
Dave from United States 2 years ago
05 sportage 200k.1 1/2 yrs,dealer did 5000$ 9
Of work,still stalls parking,low speed.
Joey from Australia 22 days ago
my car just stops and when i pull over it starts again
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Noise near to the fuel tank after engine switched off …

Kia Sportage 2014  1500000 miles
Noise near fuel tank after engine switched off
George from other a year ago  
GE
4 reports 

Engine sudden stop while driving.

Kia Sportage 2012 Automatic 2.4 180000 miles
My car engine was faulty and i did changed it, three days while driving with the new engine the car suddenly stopped at the middle of the road. With the help of other drivers we pushed the car to the road road side. I did called my mechanic and he asked me to try starting the car, i did and the car started normally. I did drive to my office and parked it there with no problem. But am afraid to drive on the highway. Can someone help with a solution to this.
Che Mboh from other 2 years ago  
CH
15 reports 

Radio interference with engine running

Kia Sportage 2015 DIESEL ESTATE (SPORTAGE CRDI KX-3 SAT NAV) 27000 miles
Recently my car battery went flat after an interior light was left on. Battery was charged and car starts ok, but since then I've had an issue with my radio and bluetooth. They work fine when the engine isn't running, however when I attempt to start the car the radio goes off and then comes back but I can only hear static on all channels and can't connect anything to the bluetooth. When I switch the engine off and turn the radio back on it is fine again. Grateful on any guidance how to fix this issue!!
Foxy123 from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
FO
3 reports 

Engine loud

Kia Sportage 2000 Manual 2.0l 30000 miles
Yesterday I noticed the engine was very loud pulling in the driveway turned it off restarted it was loud but when I gave it some gas pedal it went away when I turned it off the vehicle shook and this morning tried to start it just turns over will not start
Jeff from United States 8 years ago  
JE
27 reports 

Doesn't start

Kia Sportage 2011  90000 miles
Hello, I wanted to share with you that, two days ago, I tried starting my car with the START/STOP ENGINE button and it did not start. All the lights and indicators turned on like they usually do, but the engine did not start, and I have not yet been able to do so. I would like to know if anyone can give me a hand and tell me what might be happening and what to do to solve it. Thank you.
Kester from United States 9 years ago  
KE
57 reports 
John from Australia 7 years ago
Our 2011 Sportage is doing exactly the same thing can you tell us why
scott from United States 7 years ago
Have you found anything out on you car
DiscoStu from United States 7 years ago
Mine does the same thing if there is a charger plugged into the cigarette lighter. Take it out and it starts right up
Tansy from United States 7 years ago
Our kia sportage does not start. No lights or anything just click
Nicole from Canada 6 years ago
I have a 2013 and same thing it will not start changed battery and still the same
Whit from United States 6 years ago
I had the same issue with a 2011 kia Forte. Lights, radio and all the electrical system works but the engine will not start; not even crank. Changed the battery and the starter and the problem still exists. Each time it's happened, after waiting a few minutes and attempting again, it starts. It will never display the problem at the mechanic's shop.
frankie from United States 4 years ago
My 2018 kia forte is doing the EXACT same thing, its a hit and miss, so whats happening is you put the key in and the dashboard and all the lights are on, EXCEPT when turning the key forward to start the car the car will not start i turn the key back and forth and wait a few minutes sometimes longer and then it will turn on. Took it to the dealer they say when they put key in it turn on so they dont know what it could be
Patricia from United States 3 years ago
I have a 2013 Kia sportage. Battery died. Replaced it and dash lights come on but car won't start... no sounds... not even a click...
wimple winch from Canada 2 years ago
There was no response when trying to start my sportage in extreme cold - below about -10F. The ignition would not recognise the code in the ignition key. Apparently this is a known problem and the dealer replaced the ignition key module. This seems to have resolved the problem. I didn't try this, but I suspect that applying some heat to the ignition switch may have provided a temporary fix.
Andi Mannings man from United States 2 years ago
Died going down the road, now won't try to start at all, all lights come on when you push button.
Jess from United States 2 years ago
My 2018 Kia Sportage will not start. Dash lights are one, it does it’s “system check” (which it does with each start) and no issues come up.
This same issue happened 2 months ago, they replaced the ignition switch, and now it’s happening again.
Hoping to get some answers from Kia tomorrow morning, and they get this issue fixed for good.
Jim f from United States 2 years ago
Mine just did the same thing
Rito from other 5 months ago
Mine won't start when parked in the sun and gets too hot. What could be the issue?
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Cuts out whilst driving

Kia Sportage 2006 Auto. 132000 miles
I have a Kia Sportage 2006. Bought as a used vehicle in April 2017...When driving especially when slowing down for traffic lights or to turn a corner, the thing cuts out. It has to be turned off at ignition, put into park then restarted. Is a dangerous situation, waiting for someone to hit my rear end. We have replaced the engine...still playing up. Mechanic is stumped. Has had it hooked up to OBD reader but shows nothing. Is now looking at wiring... if that does nothing will then try the fuel tank. Hate paying hard earned money for a piece of shit. Cheers Kim (Australia)
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago  
KI
6 reports 
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago
Update on Kia... Took the vehicle to our mechanics, they have soldered all of the connections (not sure which ones) as there could have been some dry solders...Seems to have fixed the issue as the vehicle has not cut out since. Fingers crossed we have it beaten.
Flower from New Zealand 6 years ago
I’ve had the same problem with my 2006 Kia Sportage, I’ve had it 5 years and every year I’ve had problems with the engine cutting out. The mechanic said carbon build up, then EGR valve, fuel filter and now it’s apparently the fuel pump. I’m so sick of this vehicle!
najir frank from New Zealand 6 years ago
Majohi your problem is thevoxygen analyzer which a round sensor mounted between the intake manifold abd the air cleaner. Its a round tube with a blade sensor jojned to the air cleaner box by rubber hose. Saab 900 part will be ok as its a Bosch part licences for Korea. Regards major frank. PS try cleaningvm it first with petrol not the expensive shit that's recommended.
Pete from United Kingdom 3 years ago
Hi we have just started getting the same problem. Our kia sportarge started cutting out when slowly down. Had a full service and still did it. I did hear about a problem kias have. The fuel tanks were lined when new and after years the lining starts to break up and clog the filter. Has anyone had this problem
Ohawd from United States a year ago
Same shit different day
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Sportage won't start

Kia Sportage 2018 kia sportage 23000 miles
My sportage works great, except when it doesn't start. It can go days, weeks, months with no problems, then will simply not start. It turns on, does a system check, lights work, windows, etc.; however, it makes absolutely no noise, no engine turnover, etc., and will just not start. Casey Kia in NN, VA, has had the car in on four occaseions , and they still cannot find the problem. They have run every diagnostic test and it appears fine, but it doesn't always start. Many years ago, I had a friend who owned an early 60's XKE Jag that would do the same thing. They never found out what caused the problem, and he finally sold it out of frustration. I don't want to have to do that as I really like the car.
vimack from United States 5 years ago  
VI
16 reports 
Peggy from United States 4 years ago
I have a 2013 Sportage, that I just purchased in June, that has started doing this as well. Hope one of use can figure it out. I have been told it could be the alternator not working all the time.
Biskitboy from United States 4 years ago
I had same problem n I got pricy starter n not cheap one this time n my Kia starts fine now.
Nikki from United States 3 years ago
@BiskitboyI have 2013 Sportage with 88000 have replaced starter & battery. Initial it will start but after I drive it about 20 minutes or so lights on dashboard, radio & windows work but no sound from the engine. If I wait 40 minutes to an hour it starts right back up like nothing. Any help?????
Bakelo from United States 2 years ago
Mine has worked great until about a month ago. I'm at 99,850K miles. Replaced battery, worked better for about 7 days worth of starting car and is doing same again. It is in dealership now because I have 100K bumper to bumper warranty. Wondering if it has something to do with the 2018 engine problems. Hoping they can come up with an answer before the warranty runs out.
Anniecat from United States a year ago
I have a 2019 and having g same problem
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Stalls when driving

Kia Sportage 2008  150000 miles
I really do not know what to do because my vehicle suddenly stalls when driving. It is only after 10 minutes that I can start the engine again but then the Check engine remains turned on. The scanner has indicated the code 810 or something similar. Does anyone know what I can do?
Greg from United States 9 years ago  
GR
11 reports 
TAD from United States 9 years ago
Try changing the battery from the fuel pump. I had a Chevrolet Meriva that also stalled suddenly when driving and, by replacing this battery, the problem was solved.
Greg from United States 9 years ago
Hello, TAD. I changed the battery that goes inside the fuel tank, also cleaned this tank but it was not solved. They are now telling me that it is the pressure regulator from the fuel rail that is failing. I really do not know what to do. Thank you anyway for your help and comment.
Gustie from United States 9 years ago
Good night, I had that problem and the solution was to change the little engine that goes inside the fuel tank.
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Stalls

Kia Sportage 2002  120000 miles
My car usually starts working properly but suddenly stalls. It loses power and the dashboard turns on and off. I've already changed the pump, the injectors, the battery but the problem is still there. Can anyone please help me?
Cathy71 from United States 9 years ago  
CA
24 reports 
NANDO from United States 9 years ago
Check the catalytic converter.
Ranch from Canada 6 years ago
I’d check my alternator. Those sound like alternator issues. Your alternator should be giving out 13VDC - 15VDC. Start your car and unplug your positive post on your battery. If it continues to run it’s not your alternator. If your car slowly dies and loses power then you need a new alternator.
Waterdog from United Kingdom 2 days ago
I have something the same my 2010 Sportage 4x4 started to jerk then lose power this seems to happen after it warms up then the other day it started to put grey soot out the exhaust but now I have a management light on which might tell me something
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A/C must be on for engine to run correctly

Kia Sportage 2006 hatchback manual 105000 miles
I have had EGR valve, throttle body and associated sensors changed but now find that the A/C must be on for engine to run smoothly. If I turn it off, engine hesitates and mis-fires
mick from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
MI
22 reports 
Foxy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Could be the clutch sensor. My kia garage done all what you have done and concluded that there is wear on clutch which makes it stutter in first 2 gears. When AC in on engine runs st a higher level and has no problem. They are replacing clutch sensor on warrenty to hopefully solve problem
Foxy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Could be the clutch sensor. My kia garage done all what you have done and concluded that there is wear on clutch which makes it stutter in first 2 gears. When AC in on engine runs st a higher level and has no problem. They are replacing clutch sensor on warrenty to hopefully solve problem
Gary from Bahamas 3 years ago
I m thinking about buying a 2016 kia sportage but it has a aircondition problem i dont know yet what the problem is I saw kia have warranty on some of it car could i carry it to the dealer to be checked
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Stalls when driving and Check engine

Kia Sportage 2008  100000 miles
My Jeep Kia sportage 2008 diesel stalls when driving and I do not know why. I've cleaned the tank, changed the battery from the fuel pump, checked the rail and I do not know what else to do. The Check Engine indicator remains turned on, what should I do?
Greg from United States 9 years ago  
GR
6 reports 
Catherine from United States 9 years ago
You need to change the injectors. With only one of them failing, it is enough for that problem to be caused.
Boallen from United States 4 years ago
Yeah maybe cam sensor or crank sensor
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Radio does not turn on

Kia Sportage 2009 2.7 Liter 4 Wheel Drive Sport Package 50000 miles
Radio does not turn on after starting. Turns on after shutting off engine and restarting. Works fine then. Has happened several times recently.
raymondgatz from United States 6 years ago  
RA
7 reports 
Nellie from Australia 5 years ago
I hate the radio in my Kia Sportage , love everything else , takes ages to find a station I like but usually give up , have to press about 5 things then doesn’t work. I Hate it. Would love a real radio like my Rio had.
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Starts then stops after s few seconds

Kia Sportage 2007 2.0L diesel Titan 100000 miles
Despite re sealing the HP pump ( 6000 psi when cranking), cleaning the gr valve, the particulate filter and the intake butterfly system. Changing the fuel filter, the common rail pressure control valve, the fuel flow regulator, the crank shaft sensor, used but good fuel injectors, and a complete ECU and matching parts, it is no different. My reader shows no fault codes, not do other "expert" mechanics equipment.
Longman from United Kingdom 3 months ago  
LO
2 replies 
Longman from United Kingdom 3 months ago
Going more checking this weekend
Will update
Longman from United Kingdom 2 months ago
Not tried yet but will update after my next experiment
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Overheating

Kia Sportage 2004
My problem is that the car overheats way too much. Long trips cannot be made with this vehicle, I am so frustrated.
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
2 reports 
carlotta from United States 9 years ago
This year, with a Kia 2001 I made a trip of around 3000 miles without any inconveniences.
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Not automatically shifting and engin light on

Kia Sportage 2013 Ex, automatic, 4cyl turbo 71000 miles
I had my transmission serviced because my Sportage was not shifting from 1st to 2nd. I could turn the vehicle off and restart it and it would be just fine. This has been going on for 2 to 3 weeks. Today my engine light came on and my vehicle drove very sluggish, not shifting right.
Traci from United States 8 years ago  
TR
25 reports 

Rough idle,Other weird stuff

Kia Sportage 2012 2.4 engine 80000 miles
So my car has ran idly pretty rough. It would just be when I initially started it but that was it. Then it started doing it when i would stopped at stoplights and felt like it was about to die. Turning off car and back on completely cured that issue for the moment. It doesn’t do this all the time either. It’s random as hell and can usually always be fixed by turning off/on. Last week, I was driving and it started to act up again but this time when i hit the acceleration, it felt like it wasn’t going to it’s full potential and then it acted like I just tapped the brakes over and over but i obvi… Read complete
Why aren’t working !? from United States 8 months ago  
WH
1 report 
mark from United States 4 months ago
This just happened today on my 2013 Kia Sportage I had it on manual shift mode and when It happened to redline it the tach dropped to 0 and not moving and rough idle like it switched to limp mode. Turned car off and turned car on and back to normal. I will check with code reader if I find anything.
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Independent gear shift down when accelerating

Kia Sportage 2021 2L automatic 25000 miles
Accelerating,but transmission drops to 1st gear on its own and gear stick unresponsive. Dashboard lights up with all available warning lights. Stop car, starts after 3attempts, all dash board lights still on then reduces to engine warning light only. Has happened twice in one year. Service center reset electronic computer system first occasion. Now currently looking at all wiring.
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Electronic management system from South Africa 9 months ago  
EL
1 reply 
Dino from other 21 days ago
My 2011 model kia sportage EX have a flicking problem with the dashboard lights and the doors lock/unlock are not working, drivers side window also not working. Tail gate wont open and even signal lights are not working. Does anyone knows about this problem and its solution?
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Starter is okay but wont start

Kia Sportage 2000  80000 miles
No problem with the battery and alternator and spark plug
juin from other 4 years ago  
JU
5 reports 
gm3333 from United States 4 years ago
KIA Sorento will not start, has plenty of juice, just won't fire Does the weather have anything to do with it, maybe the rain moisture
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Description of car

Kia Sportage 2009  800000 miles
Not really sure where my car was made or the engine size or other information of car. Can you help me find this info please?
Buffy from Canada 7 years ago  
BU
10 reports 
Crocko from Australia 7 years ago
Same happening to my car but car yard recons nothing wrong with it grrr
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Check engine light/back up camera doesn't work

Kia Sportage 2011 Suv 40000 miles
My check engine light goes on,my back up camera doesn't work and car feels weird putting it in and out of gear,this car is still under warranty. What do I do?
Flustered from Canada 8 years ago  
FL
16 reports 

Jingle when starting

Kia Sportage 2005  80000 miles
When starting the engine, a jingle can be heard and it disappears when 2000 rpm are reached. Can anyone help me please?
erna from United States 9 years ago  
ER
2 reports 
vinny from United States 9 years ago
Try cleaning the injectors. The same happened to me with a sportage 2008, at idle speed it jingled and the engine vibrated and, when cleaning the injectors, the problem was hugely improved.
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Engine indicator light and engine stalled

Kia Sportage 2023  32000 miles
With only 32000 miles on my 2023 Sportage the car would not accelerate, eventually stopped and overheated.
Pissed Owner from United States 9 days ago  
PI

No oil on camshafts

Kia Sportage 2003 Automatic, 2.0L 180000 miles
Can't get oil pumped to the camshafts
Hester from South Africa a month ago  
HE

Car won't start

Kia Sportage 2005  150000 miles
I have Kia Sportage 05 plate. Few times it has cut out but start again after a min but now I can't get it to start but it starts like something is stopping it. Had it on computer it was sensor cam shaft I think, which has been replaced and still no joy.
Chrissy from United Kingdom 2 months ago  
CH
2 reports 

Vehicl stalls ( Sportage 2015 Auto) - well serviced I think

Kia Sportage 2015 sportage  259000 miles
My KIa has randomly started to loose power
- had the injectors replaced 10K ago
- Was serviced 5k ago
- clean fule
. - been well mainatin since I bought new
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Vehicle looses power
- alrams all lights
- wont turn over
-waited an hour then worked but in slow power
- Looks find today when I went for drive ( up 60km)
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Kia Guy from Australia 4 months ago  
KI

Cut out when driving engine check light on

Kia Sportage 2008 Sportage 2lt diesel  96312 miles
Did check crankshaft sensor. Changed that now will not start at all. Now being told got to be kia original sensor. Any help please
Ruthie from United Kingdom a year ago  
RU
3 reports 

Check engine light

Kia Sportage 2007  262000 miles
Lit up engine with "check" light is one. What does this mean?
Doft from Canada 3 years ago  
DO
1 report 

Winding noise from middle rear and burning rubber smell

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage 220000 miles
I got my 2005 kia sportage EX used for 1700 last year. There is a distinct winding type noise emitting from the middle rear of the vehicle that gets louder sometimes with acceleration. I also have been smelling a burning rubber smell when I drive on the freeway and go 60-70 mph that doesn't go away till after being shut off and bsb parked for a minute. Could my transmission be starting to go? After I first got it, I would sometimes get a check engine light and the codes that came up were related to something with the wiring of the solenoid or something like that, but the check engine light has… Read complete
Kimmeh from United States 3 years ago  
KI
1 report 

Noisey aircon pump

Kia Sportage 2007  100400 miles
Constant noise when engine running near air con pump,was told it needs new pump but should be ok as long as you dont need you air con to work
peter forsyth from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
PE

Fault code p0171

Kia Sportage 2005 4x4 2.0ltr 80000 miles
Check engine light keeps coming on with p0171 code. Have checked all for leaks , etc
Mankymutt from United Kingdom 5 years ago  
MA

In higher revs, car acts like clutch is in.

Kia Sportage 2013 2TDI Diese 30000 miles
As I drive and accelerate at higher RPM the engine revs up as if the clutch is in and doesn’t accelerate. Car will accelerate and increase speed at around 2000RPM however. Cruise control also doesn’t switch on since this issue started.
Andy from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
AN
4 reports 

Starts hard

Kia Sportage 2016 4 cl 11000 miles
After I get gas sometimes it starts hard , most time it's like after it sits 8 hrs . I went different gas stations and does it where ever I get gas No engine light comes on . System check has nothing on it
escanfield from United States 7 years ago  
ES
1 report 

Air conditioning compartment/Overheating

Kia Sportage 2003 Manuel 20000 miles
We brought our Kia 6 months ago and now its broken down. It started from making funny noises to overheating,not starting and their is no air conditioning compartment to help the fans cool the motor down. We were using nearly 4litres of oil in one to two weeks and filling the radiator 3 times a day and that still never helped as it still overheated,we used up a four litre coolant on an hours drive and still overheated. Then it started playing up by not starting. I honestly do not recommend buying a Kia as it has given me problems from the day I brought it.
gZae from New Zealand 8 years ago  
GZ
11 reports 

Injectors do not open

Kia Sportage 2001  150000 miles
There is no pulse in the injectors. Both the fuel pressure and the sparking are alright, but still the engine does not start.
Ritchie52 from United States 8 years ago  
RI
12 reports 
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