2017 Kia Sportage exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Kia Sportage — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine light came on flashing on the dash. Went to O’reily auto shop to get it checked and their scanner discovered P1326 code, “knocking sensor” and oil light came on and flashing as well. The motor oil was replaced about a month ago. Checked the oil dip stick and it was below the first dot.”
filed Aug 2, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to slow for traffic or a traffic signal, the contact required more force to depress the brake pedal before the vehicle would slow. The contact became aware that while making a…”
filed Dec 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sportage | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Sportage | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sportage | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Sportage | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Sportage | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Sportage | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Sportage | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Sportage | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.