2000 Kia Sportage fuel system, gasoline problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Kia Sportage — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The gas tank shield is rusting to pieces. Noticed a piece hanging down and checked under the car. It is on the right side. *tr”
filed Apr 30, 2013
“Some of the major problems include the following;fuel tank leak, heavy rust, frame rusted out. Took it to a kia dealership & was told I needed to have the fuel pump, tank&sensor replaced. Per the advisor at the kia dealership, my car did pass inspection in regards to the"extended warranty"on the…”
filed Nov 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fuel tank replacement under repair benefit program. On certain 1997-2000 sportages. *nj
014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sportage | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sportage | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Sportage | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Sportage | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Sportage | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Sportage | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sportage | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sportage | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Sportage | 7 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.