Before buying a used 2008 Kia Sportage, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign.…
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
98 complaints filed with NHTSA (2 involving a crash, 24 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| Sportage 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Sportage 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Sportage 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Sportage 4WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
2008 Kia Sportage 4-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.