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2012 Kia Sportage Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Sportage has 4 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Kia Sportage

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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2013VISIBILITYDRIVING TO WORK IN JULY 2013 I HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND LOOKED AROUND AND NOTICED NOTHING OUT OF T...
Jan 30, 2013VISIBILITYI WAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A HUGE POP SOUND ALMOST LIKE A FIRECRACKER AND WHEN I TUR...
Sep 10, 2012VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERITS APPROX 57 DEGREES OUT. 6:30 AM THIS MORNING WENT OUTSIDE TO START CAR CAME, BACK 10 MINUTES LAT...
Sep 10, 2011VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREDRIVING AT APPROX. 35 MPH, EXITING THE 405 S FREEWAY IN SOCAL ON THE BROOKHURST N EXIT RAMP, HEARD A...

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