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2012 KIA Sportage: Quick Overview
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2012 KIA Sportage Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2012 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sportage |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Wagon |
| Category | Minivan Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Korea |
| Manufacturing City | GWANGJU |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | DOHC T-GDI Theta-II |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2012 KIA Sportage Have?
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How long will the 2012 KIA Sportage last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2012 KIA Sportage Prices and Market Value
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2012 KIA Sportage Cost of Ownership
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2012 KIA Sportage Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
2012 KIA Sportage Safety Rating
NHTSA
2012 KIA Sportage Recalls & Defects
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine
Recall date
2017-03-31
Recall no.
17v224000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motor Company (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage Vehicles. Machining Errors During THE Engine Manufacturing Process MAY Cause Premature Bearing Wear Within THE Engine.
Consequence
Bearing Wear MAY Result IN THE Engine Seizing, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Engine Assembly, and Replace THE Engine IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began June 20, 2017. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc147.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage Vehicles That Previously Received AN Engine Replacement Under Recall Number 17v-224, Warranty, or THE Knock Sensor Detection System (Ksds) Product Improvement Campaign. THE High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage Vehicles That Previously Received AN Engine Replacement Under Recall Number 17v-224, Warranty, or THE Knock Sensor Detection System (Ksds) Product Improvement Campaign. THE High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2019-02-15
Recall no.
19v101000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2012 KIA Sportage Vehicles. THE Engine OIL PAN MAY Leak And, IF NOT Addressed, THE Loss OF OIL MAY Result IN Engine Damage.
Consequence
A Damaged Engine CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire or IT CAN Cause AN Engine Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE OIL Pressure Switch With AN Improved One, Free OF Charge. IN Addition, Dealers Will Inspect THE OIL PAN FOR ANY OIL Leaks, Replacing IT IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began July 3, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc174.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov
Engine
Recall date
2020-12-02
Recall no.
20v750000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage Vehicles. AN Engine Compartment Fire CAN Occur While Driving.
Consequence
AN Engine Compartment Fire Increases THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Engine Compartment FOR Fuel And/Or Engine OIL Leaks, Perform AN Engine Test and Make ANY Repairs, Including Engine Replacement, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. IN Addition, KIA Dealers Will Update THE Knock Sensor Detection System (Ksds) Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 27, 2021. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc200.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2023-09-25
Recall no.
23v652000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA America, Inc. (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo Vehicles. THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu) MAY Experience AN Electrical Short, Which CAN Result IN AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving.
Consequence
AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Complete. Dealers Will Replace THE Hecu Fuse, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed November 14, 2023. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed March 29, 2024 Through June 18, 2024. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc284.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2012 KIA Sportage Insurance
Insurance for a 2012 KIA Sportage is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2012 KIA Sportage Compare to Other Wagon?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 KIA Sportage a Good Wagon?
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