Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 5 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2003 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH MY 2001 MANUAL KIA SPORTAGE CONVERTIBLE. I FIRST HAVE TROUBLE GETTING I... |
| Oct 8, 2002 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE THROTTLE CABLE FELL OFF CAUSING LOST OF ACCELERATION. M... |
| Jan 29, 2002 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING 40MPH VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP ... |
| Aug 24, 2001 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THROTTLE OPENED UP COMPLETEY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED.*AK A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT S... |
| Jul 15, 2001 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AFTER DRIVING FOR SOME TIME AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING... |