Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia Sportage has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Was parked and after driving to pick up please came back out and it was in flames |
| Jun 14, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The radiator fan component was smoking. The car is available at anytime for inspection. I definitely... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor det... |
| Jan 10, 2023 | ENGINE | 2008 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WHILE PARKED THE CONSUMER STAT... |
| Dec 7, 2019 | ENGINE | CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS. KEEPS FAILING EMISSIONS INSPECTION |
| Feb 15, 2018 | ENGINE | 2008 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE CATCHING FIRE AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT F... |
| Jun 13, 2014 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STALLED, RESTARTED THAN STALLED AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER ... |
| May 1, 2013 | ENGINE | THE KIA SPORTAGE 2008, HAS THE MODULES MISFIRE AND THE KIA SPORTAGE COMPLETELY TURNS ITSELF OFF WHIL... |
| Sep 24, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I PURCHASED A KIA SPORTAGE 2008 AUG OF 2010 ABOUT 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING I NOTICED THE ESC LIGHT T... |
| Apr 10, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 KIA SPORTAGE AT AN AUCTION. IT HAS SUSTAINED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE ... |
| Mar 4, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FROM DAY ONE. ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN TANK OF GAS WAS AT THE 3/4 MARK. COMPR... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2008 KIA SPORTAGE HAD PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VEHI... |