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2012 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Sportage has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Kia Sportage

Engine
295Electrical
26Other
19Powertrain
19Brakes
11Steering
6Visibility
4Airbags
3

11

Complaints

1

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Brakes Recalls

23V652000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 31, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Jun 17, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSee attached document for complaint
Feb 9, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Jan 12, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Nov 14, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Nov 14, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Nov 14, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23...
Oct 17, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELSBRAKE PEDAL GRIP PADDING FALLS OFF, LEAVING A SLIPPERY SURFACE AND A FALLEN GRIP PADDING BLOCKING BR...
Sep 15, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AS I WAS A...

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