I purchased a new 2023 kia sportage hybrid from bill dodge kia in westbrook, maine in december 2022. Beginning in january 2024, there have been numerous times when the gasoline engine does not come on, even at highway speeds. I have brought it to the nashua and manchester kia dealerships, and kia corporate has even sent out an "expert' to look into the matter. Though the dealership was able to duplicate the problem, ultimately they said they didn't know how to fix it and it was released back to me. Here's the kicker: i asked if they would buy the car back from me because i didn't want it, and they said "oh no, we know there's something wrong with it. " it was out of service for 74 days. There were no warning signs before it happened. I have videos of it happening.
| VIN Pattern | KNDPUCAG*P7****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sportage |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Series | LX |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | T-GDI GAMMA II |
| Engine HP | 177.2 |
| Engine KW | 132.138 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.638 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Electrification Level | HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Seat Belt: All seating positions |
| Plant City | GWANG-JU |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |