Kia Sportage (III): known faults of the body according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Kia Sportage (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2010–2015

Symptoms

Lacquer damage on the 17-inch alloy wheels (up to 13/03/2012); Rear fog light flaking (up to 26/03/2015); Reversing camera display fault (up to 21/04/2015)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Lacquer damage on the 17-inch alloy wheels (up to 13/03/2012): Wheels to be replaced. 2) Rear fog light flaking (up to 26/03/2015): Light to be replaced. 3) Reversing camera display fault (up to 21/04/2015): Camera to be replaced.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database