2013 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Kia Sportage — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while coming to a gas station rest stop, making a left turn to the fuel pump, the vehicle lost power and coasted to the fuel pump. There were no warning lights illuminated. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000…”
filed Aug 14, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while at a stop light, smoke was present from the vents inside the cabin. Later, while attempting to park more smoke was coming from under the hood and the neighbor also witnessed flames coming from the front of the vehicle. No further…”
filed Jan 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sportage | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Sportage | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Sportage | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 Sportage | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 Sportage | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 Sportage | 31 | 24% |
| 2015 Sportage | 28 | 19% |
| 2014 Sportage | 21 | 17% |
| 2012 Sportage | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 Sportage | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Sportage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.