2001 Kia Sportage fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 65 complaints for the 2001 Kia Sportage, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 65 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer stated fuel will not allow the tank to fill up with fuel, consumer took vehicle to dealer and had some parts replaced, the vehicle has been back to the dealer 4 times and the problem still exists. Consumer also stated the vehicle pulls from left to right, and the check engine light illuminated.*slc
The fuel system did not accept fuel, and didn't shut off, and gas poured out. The dealer stated the vehicle was known for fuel line problems. The manufacturer wasn't concerned. *scc
Other problems reported for the 2001 Kia Sportage
- Engine 50 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints
- Exhaust system 17 complaints