On november 8, 2024 a large oil leak was noticed where the kia sportage had been parked. When the oil was checked it was empty. There had been no warning lights prior to this occurring and i have always provided maintenance to this vehicle. The car was towed by aaa to a local kia dealership the next day. Their technician found "leaking severe due to oil pressure switch shooting oil through the main wiring harness and to the injector harness". The repair cost was estimated at $6,148. 94. I was told that my warranty would not cover this expense even though i have only 70,875 miles. I have not received a notice from kia indicating a recall or advising that i will receive extended warranty coverage. Research has shown that many kia vehicles and others have had this same oil pressure switch problem. This malfunction is extremely dangerous since i drive often on interstate highways and could have been involved in a major breakdown with possible accident. Kia needs to pay for this repair.
| VIN Pattern | KNDPM3AC*H7****** |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sportage |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | LX |
| Trim | QL |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | GDI THETA II |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine HP | 181 |
| Engine KW | 134.972 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.4 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2400 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 146.457 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant City | GWANG-JU |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |