2013 Kia Sportage Reviews

Iv had the car for 9 months and have had to get it towed to the garage twice due to it leaving me sot completely unexpectedly. I had to get the engine replaced 2 months ago and needed the ac to be replaced. I was told these are common issues with this car. I do not blame the car itself 100 percent only because I am the second owner and do not know how the previous owner treated the car. Comfort wise, I love the car. The size is perfect and the amenities are great.

I bought my 2013 Kia Sportage brand new. I wanted a cross over but on the smaller side and I fell in love with the overall look and design of my Kia Sportage. My Kia is just the base model but it is quite fancy. The interior is black cloth, comfortable seats and comfortable seating room. There is plenty of leg space in both the front seat and backseat. The back is very spacious as well as the back seats fold down flat for even more storage capacity. The overall performance of it is top notch. It has plenty of pick up and go, very easy to handle and maneuver. It offers eco mode to help cut down on wasting gas. The sound system is pretty decent. Overall my Kia has been through a lot with me and has never let me down, no issues with it at all. I'd definitely recommend it!

Love the Sportage but the engine began ticking while on the interstate. Within minutes the ticking turning into local banging. No engine warning lights, nothing at all. Engine is blown. We have meticulously maintained this car and gave the records. 139K miles and it is now dead. Dealer diagnosed engine failure consistent with other recalled Kia/Hyundai motors but they refused to replace engine. Kia corporate (consumer affairs) was very helpful at first but as soon as the dealer confirmed a defective engine consumer affairs has gone silent. They do not return calls after at least 10 messages. BEWARE of the 2.0L and the 2.4L Theta II engines. They are defective. Kia recalled only a small number of them. A large number are failing. Google "Kia engine failure" and start reading. Never ever buy a used Kia. Even replacement engines are failing. Don't expect Kia/Hyundai to stand behind their products. 131 complaints on NHTSA site on this specific make, year, and model. If you have experienced ant engine issues, please file a complaint with the NHTSA.

What I personally love about this car is the size. It's perfect for my need. It is not too big and not too small. It has heated seat and has a cooler seat but for the driver's seat only. It can seat up to five people. Two in front and three in the back. It has all wheel drive and just perfect for the weather in the place where I leave. The back of the car has a perfect space for stuff traveling and doing groceries. This car is just enough for the family of three. I have two kids now and I would say it is not the car you want to get. It gets really tight with all the kids stuff especially if you go on travel. Other than the space for the family of four, I do not have anything else bad to say. I still love this car. I have this car for seven years now and I still do not have any major problems with it aside for replacing battery and tires.

When putting gas at times it does not allow you to do so the gas hose and the censor does not seem to work well and it get to be a little frustrating especially when putting gas at Costco. I have had to find ways to put gas while other people are waiting it is very frustrating that at time I do not even get to put a full tank just for that same reason. People at the gas station have tried to help me and they cannot help either, so I just go home. And try again later.

Only some 2013 Spprtage vehicles have been added to recall list for engines seizing when driving. My car is not on the list. It froze up on my way to work laat week. No warning just died..lucky for me just got off freeway access road and caused no accident. Only 68k miles. My son in law is my mechanic and only charged me for parts/supplys. Since Kia sees this as not showing loyalty to the brand, no consideration to replace my engine is being done. I had the worst experience talking to a supervisor named Jeremy last Friday who demonstated poor customer service and lacked empathy and respect whe I asked questions trying to determine how a car gets on ths recall list. I asked his last name, he refused to give it. I asked for a supervisor, he said he was one. I ased for a Manager, he said none available. I told him I hope the call was recorded becauss i was going to call about his attitude and manner he was speaking to me. Up untill this issue i had told family and friends how much I liked my car; my mom was thinking about buying one.. It is sad a company as large as yours knowingly refusing to replace engines on 2013 Kias that you know are deffective and could cause serious accidents not only to the drivers but also other inocent drivers near by while the engine seizes. Even a former Kia employee/warranty management blew the whistle on an ABC news station stating ALL 2013 Kia Sportage should be on the recall list. Shame on you! Make good on all the seized engines and save your reputation. I bougbt the car based on the good reviews and waranty you had on your vehicles. NOT ANYMORE. I hope you listen to the call and train/coach Jeremy.

I have had my Kia Sportage for six years. I stay on top of the maintenance schedule and it has proven to be a very reliable car. There has been only one mechanical issue with this car, the charcoal emissions filter. After several trips to a mechanic and finally one trip to the Kia dealership, it was figured out, replaced and resolved entirely. The car is very comfortable for me and my family. The seats are durable and easy to clean. There is plenty of room to fit 4-5 people comfortably in addition to spacious trunk area behind the seats. I love the sporty look of this car. Parallel parking is a breeze.

I love the color..Medium blue, it is very easy to drive and a very comfortable. It has 2 windows on the roof but only the front opens... The other is just for light. It has heated front seats (great for Ohio winters) has the GPS built in and the rear view camera for backing up. The visor has an extension so when you put it to the side window it extends back farther. The radio has a CD player and the sound is great. There are electric seats for the driver and they can raise up higher for better vision and has the lumbar handle. There are buttons to check the temperature, outside, your gas mileage and trip functions. Also, has the luggage rails on top. I suppose the best part it is not a 'car' so it sits up higher for driving visibility.

The Kia Sportage is a perfect size family car, it can fit up to 5 adults comfortably. It's great on gas in the city and on the highway. A 23 mile highway trip I take regularly uses less than a quarter tank of gas there and back home. I haven't had any problems mechanically with the car since I purchased it 6 years ago. The one thing I don't like about the car is the rear seat windows. They are placed in a position that makes it difficult to see when checking your blind side. It's something you have to get use to. My kids really love the Bluetooth accessibility. They are able to connect their devices. There are several charging and USB ports so when the power runs low on those devices we can charge them up. This is really helpful on road trips. Speaking of road trips the hatch is roomy, it also has a USB port and it has a lower covered area that's great for storage of things you want to keep in your car. I use it for umbrellas, snacks, water, and safety kits. If you're in the market for something a little more sturdy than a car but not a gas guzzler, the Kia Sportage is the perfect car. I would definitely purchase another one. Plus Kia gives the best warranty!

This was my very first new car. I have had it for 5 years and it has been totally reliable for the entire time. I have never had any troubles with the engine or battery. Recently bought new tires for the first time at about 87,000 miles. Although I find it comfortable for myself I have noticed the backseat gets a tight quickly when adults are involved yet, I have used the car to move a few times and it packs quite nicely when the seats get folded down. I especially like the all wheel drive which helps get through the winter months. The eco feature is also a huge plus to help get the most out of your trips!

It is very comfortable to drive, super spacious, and has never broken down while driving. I enjoy the Bluetooth connection as well as a camera for the rear. However, I have encountered a lot of minor problems while owning this vehicle as a used vehicle for the past four years. The rearview camera has randomly stopped working, the Bluetooth connection is slow and sometimes fails to connect my phone to the car, and some window switches have stopped working.

Just posted this review on Kia Sportage 2013 website. Feel free to share. Warn your friends t beware. Only some 2013 Spprtage vehicles have been added to recall list for engines seizing when driving. My car is not on the list. It froze up on my way to work last week. No warning just died..lucky for me just got off freeway access road and caused no accident. Only 68k miles. My son in law is my mechanic and only charged me for parts/supplys. Since Kia sees this as not showing loyalty to the brand, no consideration to replace my engine is being done. I had the worst experience talking to a supervisor named Jeremy last Friday who demonstated poor customer service and lacked empathy and respect when I asked questions trying to determine how a car gets on this recall list. I asked his last name, he refused to give it. I asked for a supervisor, he said he was one. I ased for a Manager, he said none available. I told him I hope the call was recorded because i was going to call about his attitude and manner he was speaking to me. Up untill this issue i had told family and friends how much I liked my car; my mom was thinking about buying one.. It is sad a company as large as yours knowingly refusing to replace engines on 2013 Kias that you know are deffective and could cause serious accidents not only to the drivers but also other inocent drivers near by while the engine seizes. Even a former Kia employee/warranty management blew the whistle on an ABC news station stating ALL 2013 Kia Sportage should be on the recall list. Shame on you! Make good on all the seized engines and save your reputation. I bought the car based on the good reviews and waranty you had on your vehicles. NOT ANYMORE. I hope you listen to the call and train/coach Jeremy.

My Kia Sportage has turbo boost and it can go when needed. It is a very reliable vehicle. The seats are very comfortable, heated for cold and ac for hot. The steering wheel is comfortable and the car handles well in any situation. The AWD is ideal for snowy conditions. It has 2 sunroofs. One that opens in the front and one that does not open in the back. This makes for comfortable riding. The back seat has a cup holder and armrest that comes down between the two seats that is convenient, especially for long trips. The back seats fold down to create much room in the rear to haul larger objects. The back has a cover that you can pull over your groceries to keep them from the sun. The navigation is exceptional. It has voice command, Bluetooth, usb, radio, satellite, cruise control, AWD, easy to engage. The leg room in the front and the back is exceptional. Have had no problems with it and have owned it for almost 6 years.

I purchased a 2013 Kia with 36,000 miles on it it drove nice until 89,000 miles in the engine blew with no warning no nothing. Had just been to the shop 2 months before that no problems. This should be on the recall listbut nope not going to do it the short block is discontinued that's $2,500. But no one will tell me why it's discontinued.horrible customer service the first run around with them two years ago they screen my phone calls. They never back up their product it's a blame blame blame on somebody else.

Good car probably last forever four cylinder engine with the same layout as my 95 Honda Civic accept this Kia will likely last allot longer because the engine although same design as the old long lasting Honda Civic models is bigger inside a bigger hood. Although the fuel efficiency is allot less than a Honda Civic the engine of the Kia has the potential to last a lot longer because It's easier to work on because It's bigger in a bigger compartment making it much more accessible than even a Honda Civic which is much smaller and more compact making those old school Honda Civics more difficult to repair even though there simple cars the Kia Sportage has the advantage of both a really economical Honda Civic as well as a truck because being bigger they can ironically be easier to fix and long lasting a few disadvantages might be the lower fuel efficiency compared to a Honda Civic or Nero but twenty or thirty years from now you might still be seeing alot of Kia Sportages.

I have been driving my 2013 Kia Sportage for almost two years. It accommodates my two babies and myself while leaving us with comfortable leg room. It is very roomy and can seat everyone comfortably. The trunk area is spacious and fits the kids items/toys that I need to transport when going different places. I have not had any issues with the vehicle besides the ac compressor going out, but it was an easy fix. I love the Bluetooth feature for phone calls to keep hands-free driving. If I need a new car, I would definitely look into getting a newer version of this one.