2014 Kia Sportage brakes problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

24 owners have reported brakes problems with the 2014 Kia Sportage, 25% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 90,531 mi.

Brakes complaints
24
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
1
Median mileage
90,531 mi

Specific components reported

Brakes covers: Service brakes (hydraulic, electric, air), ABS and parking brake.

ComponentComplaints
Service brakes, hydraulic19
Service brakes3
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module1

Brakes complaints across Kia Sportage years

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Brakes complaints by model year. The 2014 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k160k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 22V051000Feb 2, 2022126,747 vehiclesPark outside
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

What owners say

  1. Filed Dec 1, 2023FLBrakesEngineSuspension
    Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.
    NHTSA complaint #11557805 · source
  2. Filed Sep 11, 2023121,062 miCABrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, added pressure and pumping of the brake pedal was needed to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was currently awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
    NHTSA complaint #11543923 · source
  3. Filed Jul 20, 2023MIBrakesEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    My car won’t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it’s the turbo boost sensor not only that I almost crashed when I pushed on the brakes a little bit
    NHTSA complaint #11533402 · source
  4. Filed Feb 28, 2023MDTowedBrakes
    The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon acceleration, the vehicle failed to properly respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then stated that she was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
    NHTSA complaint #11509467 · source
  5. Filed Sep 20, 2022ILBrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and also confirmed the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
    NHTSA complaint #11485535 · source
  6. Filed Sep 20, 2022ILBrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and also confirmed the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
    NHTSA complaint #11485533 · source
  7. Filed Sep 2, 2022ORBrakes
    The contact's son owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact's son received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts…
    NHTSA complaint #11482670 · source
  8. Filed Aug 11, 2022VABrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a…
    NHTSA complaint #11478747 · source
  9. Filed Aug 8, 2022NYBrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11478190 · source
  10. Filed Aug 8, 2022WIBrakes
    2014 kia sportage. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 22v051. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were not yet available.
    NHTSA complaint #11478170 · source
  11. Filed Jul 19, 2022NCBrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a…
    NHTSA complaint #11474776 · source
  12. Filed Jul 19, 2022TXBrakes
    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
    NHTSA complaint #11474711 · source

Other 2014 Kia Sportage problem areas

  • Engine (61)
  • Other / Unknown (11)
  • Electrical System (8)
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (7)
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (3)
  • Suspension (3)
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control (3)
  • Visibility & Wipers (2)
  • Body & Structure (1)
  • Airbags (1)

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology