2014 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2014 Kia Sportage — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, added pressure and pumping of the brake pedal was needed to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Sep 11, 2023
“The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon acceleration, the vehicle failed to properly respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then stated…”
filed Feb 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical…Campaign 22V051000 · Feb 2, 2022
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% |
| 2013 Sportage | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 Sportage | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 Sportage | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.