Warning lights problems

Warning lights: Luminous indicator that is usually placed in the dashboards and warns about a possible problem.
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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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2007 Kua Sportage Lx Transmission In LIMP Mode SolvedSolved

Kia Sportage 2007 LX 4 cylinder Auto Transmission  21300 miles
I Bought My Kia 2 Years Ago Haven't Even Driven 500 Miles I Have Had It In 5 Shops Now ESC Brake And ABS Lights Stay On Dash The Car Is At Cottman Transmission Right Now But They Say Nothing Is Wrong With The Transmission They Say It's A Electrical Issue But Can't Find It Car Only Goes 20 MPH I Don't Know What Else To Do Does Anyone Have A Idea Of What This Could Be I'm So Desperate For Help
Lisa from United States a year ago  
LI
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Lisa from United States 10 months ago
Sorry it is a 2007 kia sportage lx but I found my issue it turned out that it was my throttle position sensor I had it changed and the person who changed it didn't have it set right who would have thought that it would cause my transmission to go into limp mode that's so crazy but now my sportage is driving great I hope this can help someone else who is having this issue thank you for allowing me to post this 😀
Lisa from United States 3 months ago
I Found My Issue It Was My TPS Sensor It Wasn't Installed Correctly Now My Transmission Shifts Normal
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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 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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Dash lights

Kia Sportage 2011  100000 miles
Warning lights for abs, downhill brake assist on and gear change indicator not working. Also. Cruise control doesn't work and start stop not working. All happened at once. Replaced battery and still same.
Anyone got any ideas??
Deus from Ireland 6 years ago  
DE
1 report 
Smitty from Canada 6 years ago
Is the car charging off the altenator? Also check the fuses in both fuse panels. One on the end of the dash on the driver side and one under the hood on top of the inside fender.
Deus from Ireland 6 years ago
Thanks. Will check. Have a feeling it's either a fuse or a dodgy sensor. Yes, car is charging. Not an alternator problem.
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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
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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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Airbag light stay on!

Kia Sportage 2015  12000 miles
We took the car in and they fix it! I had the car back less than a week and the airbag is lit up again. Can you explain why it is not staying off?
marla from United States 8 years ago  
MA
20 reports 
Delsaint from Australia 7 years ago
Check connections under passenger seat.
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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 

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 8 days ago  
PI

Car won’t start

Kia Sportage 2012 1.6 petrol  114000 miles
The oil light is on, and the car bump starts. But when you use the key to start the car, it dosent. We’ve changed the starter motor and got a new oil fuse. But still nothing. Any one had any similar problems
Nolan999 from United Kingdom 5 months ago  
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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 

Temperture light comes on intermittently

Kia Sportage 2009 Kia Sportage 4x2 SUV 110 miles
Tempreture warning light comes on. Vehicle slows down when going up an incline. Stering wheel shudders. The AC blows out warm air. There are no leaks, but i have to top up with Antifreeze regulary.
Veron from other a year ago  
VE
1 report 

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 

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

Not going into 4 wheel drive

Kia Sportage 2013  119934 miles
No 4 wheel drive. Light comes on to say it is on but it is not. They say it is the coupler going to 4 wheel drive. Had same problem in 2016 and 2 years later same thing. Part costs 1,000. Having to fix this twice in 2 years is ridiculous. The vehicle is only 5 years old. This summer we had to fix the air conditioner which was over 700...Not pleased!! My husband spoke with Kia and they said it was not a recall even though others have complaine about it also.
Bikernana2 from Canada 5 years ago  
BI
3 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 
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