Top 5 Problems Kia Sportage SUV 4th Generation 2017-Present

These are the top 5 problems with the 4th generation Kia Sportage, which is available as model years 2017 and up. In this video, Andy points out some of the most common problems that can appear on the Kia Sportage. He also offers tips and suggestions on how you can take care of those problems yourself.

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0:00 Top Problems Kia Sportage 4th Generation 2017-Present
0:19 Rear Liftgate Latch
0:37 Knock Sensor / P1326
1:19 AC EVAP Temp Sensor
1:46 Sunroof Not Closing
2:10 EVAP Purge Solenoid

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[dalemiles]

I've never had any of these problems

[tugnuttmcgoo]

The liftgate will stay unlocked if the fob is in your pocket, or say, within about 0.5 to 1 meter range. Lock doors farther away, and lift gate will be locked.

[potterteksmith]

I've had a 2017 Sportage diesel AWD for 5 years without any problems at all - the most reliable vehicle I've owned and I've been driving since the 60's. If the latest models are the same or better I have no reservations toward getting another later model Sportage :) The only thing that bugged me was the headlights which use a solenoid shutter to switch low/high beam IE there's no extra high beam bulb, just a single filament bulb so there's no extra light output in high beam mode (just the shutter cutting of the beam in low beam mode. Got around it by mounting LED driving lamps on the nudge bar controlled by a relay triggered by the signal to the shutter solenoids - can see everything now when on a dark country road at night (wild animals are suicidal in these parts).

[mrsmaried]

2017 kia sportage 147km (country driven) and several trips to dealer to repair knock sensor - it is on "lifetime" warranty but the hassle is soooo not worth it. Last trip to dealer 3 days ago - they completed bearing clearing test, completed 478 ECU upgrade to flashing P1326, supposedly did road test to prove flashing CEL and DTC gone - but when I try to drive home and reach 100km/hr -- immediately engine decelerates and engine lite flashes again. Now waiting for tow truck to haul it back to dealer (all at no charge) and will wait for dealer to try try again to fix knock sensor --- very disappointed in KIA

[davidwright]

1. The knock sensor is currently a recall issue with KIA. Make sure the dealer updates the software AND the knock sensor wiring harness, both of these MUST be done! There is currently a class action lawsuit settlement over this issue, Kia has agreed to extend the warranty for this component to 100, 000 miles.
2. the evaporator sensor is covered up to 5 year 60, 000 mile warranty by KIA.
I've personally had these issues with my 2018 Sportage LX AWD.

[souleymanecisse]

About latch, sometimes it’s just because key is close to the car, go asay and it will locked

[mysticheart]

Interesting. I’m trying to decide between the Sportage and Hyundai Tuscan

[angelpinto]

Oil consumption, need to add oil after driving 2000 miles of oil change?

[JuicedupGorilla]

Never had this issues. But a known issue is the motors for the power windows, the mechanism fails after couple years due to poor design of the gears of the motor which are plastic and not very durable at all, I don't know if this issue was solved with the face-lift models.

[mekoskyjames]

I have a 2017 Sportage Fe fwd with the 2.4L
I’ve been having issues with the transmission it’ doesn’t happen all the time. Trans will jump into gear around 55-60 …. I’ll go to accelerate getting on the highway to merge and that’s when it happens usually … mainly in the morning almost like I should let the car warm up longer
Other then that the car shifts and drives flawlessly

[jt-bgey]

I have this car here in uk it's a 2018 1.6 GDI turbo and has 47k miles never let me down

[alfredevaasili]

I have AWD turbo diesel 2016 I havent had any issue. I service car every once a year is a must. Only problem I have is all my 3 electric window gears are all shredded thats attatched to the motor and the 4th will soon be shredded as well. And does not work. Had to watch tutorial on youtube how open to check to find problem coz it cost $150 each door window just for them to look for problem. I found problem myself😅 Had to order it straight from china coz its cheaper the kia parts. Still trying to fix the first window not easy.

[UKCATFAN]

P1326 is the code they use to determine engine replacement, correct? For a Top 5 problem, this seems like a MAJOR problem. If you are checking for engine knocking and losing oil, there is a MUCH more severe problem. This is extremely alarming to hear on a top 5 issues list. I was about to buy a 2018 or 2022 Sportage but I think I’ll opt to something different.

[Jazzmoosemusic]

How do you get at the AC EVAP Temp sensor? Will it throw a code if it's bad? Fairly easy to replace? Thank you

[samuelowen]

The worse thing about these is the rear turn signals and bad drivers cutting you off in them thinking you should be able to see their low light when they are only inches ahead of you it the other lane.

[autochampwandelen]

I reviewed this generation Kia Sportage in my channel! I must say it is very popular here in Belgium, everyone loves them, but it does have some identity issues in the interior design

[tomlenert]

Does a failed AC EVAP Temp Sensor generate any codes? ODB-II?

[dbriggs]

I have a 2017 sportage sx and the only two problems I've had so far is the driver door latch actuator failed and the hvac blending door actuator has failed. The blending door actuator was an easy fix $45 but the driver door latch actuator was more of a pain to basically disassemble the entire door to fix a $110 part.

[larrycalloway]

You never mentioned burning oil . 2018 less than 45 thousand miles .