2002 Kia Sportage fuel system, gasoline problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Kia Sportage — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a very strong raw gas smell that permeates the cabin and outside the vehicle. It is very noticeable upon starting and when the vehicle is at rest and running. I have taken this vehicle to numerous mechanics to include the local kia dealer to resolve the problem - new fuel filter, exhaust…”
filed Jan 28, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage 4x4. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the odor of gasoline was emitted from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the o-rings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for…”
filed Dec 31, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 2002 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.