2017 Kia Sportage service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Kia Sportage — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unexplainable issues with brake pedal. Makes noise inside cabin that sounds like a squeaky door. Happens when depressing brake pedal at 20mph or less and does not in reverse. Pedal feels odd, somewhat pulsating and when turning, I believe, the front passenger wheel pulls. Steering wheel is…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“Component Failure: Independent inspection confirmed a broken brake master cylinder mounting bracket and a missing AC compressor mounting bolt. Safety Risk: The broken brake bracket compromises the structural integrity of the braking system, posing a risk of brake failure while driving. The missing…”
filed Apr 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit…Campaign 21V137000 · Mar 4, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 5 | 20% |
| 2025 Sportage | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 Sportage | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 Sportage | 30 | 16% |
| 2022 Sportage | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Sportage | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Sportage | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Sportage | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.