2017 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 63 complaints for the 2017 Kia Sportage, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
On sat morning my SUV caught fire without warning. This occurred in indianapolis on harding st. Near the interstate exit. We were at a complete stop when smoke started coming out of the car then flames. I got my kids and dogs out. Then I realized our medications were in there. I then went back to try to grab the bag. I couldn't because of how fast it went up. In the process I ended with two small burns and a slight abrasion. There was no warning. The SUV has been maintenance and given all required maintenance.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while reversing in a parking lot, the contact became aware that there was a significant amount of engine oil had leaked onto the ground. The contact stated that she added oil to the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure switch had failed, causing oil intrusion in the wiring harness and in the computer and components.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sportage
- Engine 229 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 41 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints