Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID brakes problems
27 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
133 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
11,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
27 of 133 complaints match this topic (20.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11482537 · 2022-09-02 (September 2, 2022)
The vehicle flashed and alarmed a brake system warning while traveling on a freeway. Braking was soft. Took a longer than usual amount of time to stop the vehicle at that point.
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Owner report 11504604 · 2023-01-31 (January 31, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to reduce speed the pedal extended to the floor and the warning "check brakes" displayed. The vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer who performed an unknown service to the braking system. The vehicle was retrieved but later experience the same failure. The was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320.
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Owner report 11515043 · 2023-04-02 (April 2, 2023)
This is a heads up, not an incident report. On this vehicle there is a push button starter on the center console. Page 6-11 of the owner’s manual has a warning that reads, “Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the vehicle is in motion. This would result in loss of directional control and braking function, which could cause an accident.” I feel this is a hazard with an easy fix: disable the start button if the vehicle is in motion. A toddler could reach over and press the button for fun. A person could drop an object on it accidentall…
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Owner report 11517672 · 2023-04-18 (April 18, 2023)
On March 1, 2023, approximately 5 days after purchasing the vehicle, when turning the vehicle on at approximately 8:00 pm, the screen stated that "A possible condition with your Hybrid Control Unit/Low DC-DC Converter has been detected. A full system check is recommended to be done soon. Please contact your local dealership to schedule an appointment." An appointment was scheduled from the screen. The car was then driven on the freeway. Several minutes later, all systems on the vehicle died. The vehicle lost all engine power, power steering, p…
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Owner report 11526872 · 2023-06-13 (June 13, 2023)
It has been 10 days and 1400 miles on this vehicle. suddenly i got the emergency brake light warning to get the brakes checked. emergency brakes is always ON.
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