Kia Sportage (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Kia Sportage (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2010–2015

Symptoms

Rear axle noise (up to 25/08/2011); Rear springs sagging (up to 25/10/2012); Steering motor noise; Front axle noise (up to 25/11/2013); Front wheel bearing noise (up to 29/04/2014); Steering column noise; Tyre pressure light on (up to 01/07/2014); Front suspension noise (up to 03/11/2011)

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) Rear axle noise (up to 25/08/2011): Ball joints. 2) Rear springs sagging (up to 25/10/2012): Springs to be replaced. 3) Steering motor noise: Damping coupling. 4) Front axle noise (up to 25/11/2013): Wheel hub nut to be replaced. 5) Front wheel bearing noise (up to 29/04/2014): Bearing to be replaced. 6) Steering column noise: Joint to be replaced. 7) Tyre pressure light on (up to 01/07/2014): Pressure sensors. 8) Front suspension noise (up to 03/11/2011): Refit the shock absorber dust covers.

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