KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Known faults for the Kia Sportage (II).

2004–2010 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 2.7 V6 (Petrol) · 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Second-generation Sportage.

Glow plugs, timing belt and suspension on the second-generation SportageKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Kia Sportage II (2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol, 2.0 CRDi)
Period mentioned: 2004–2010
Symptoms: On the diesel, several attempts to start when cold and rough running; steering play, worn bushings, rusty or broken springs, oil leaks and water in the cabin.
Possible cause described: Faulty glow plugs cause the diesel’s poor starting. The timing belt must be replaced after 6 years or 90,000 km. Inspections flag bushings, steering, springs, brakes and fuel lines; the EGR also fails.
Check for the garage: Measure the glow plugs, confirm the belt change and check suspension, springs and door drains.
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.

Engines: 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Variable-geometry turbo and glow plugs on the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Injection / turbo

Engine / equipment: 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2010
Symptoms: A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
Possible cause described: On VGT versions the turbo’s variable-vane mechanism seizes and sometimes the turbo must be replaced (documented on the Santa Fe I). Faulty glow plugs cause poor cold starting (documented on the Sportage II). The timing belt must be changed after 6 years or 90,000–120,000 km depending on the model.
Check for the garage: Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
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.