Kia Sportage Questions & Answers (page 3 of 6)

I have a 2018 Kia Sportage GT Line and it has an annoying tendency to default to untuned am radio whenever I start it. VERY frustrating.

Trying to sort it. The sound setting is supposed to help but the manual tune and sound settings on the menu should work too.

I never touch it, it's fully automatic on and off. very impressed.

I managed (I hope - should be done tomorrow) to get one update (presumably to the new software) by complaining to service and they got sales to pay for the one update. But I think there are no more to come - will ask tomorrow.
I specifically checked when I purchased as a mate was being charged lots of money for updates on a Mazda - of course I did not get it in writing. Apart from being old the navigation is very poor - in my local area often sends me via the longest route rather than the shortest.

Unless you are going on a very long holiday, i.e. a few months or more, it may be best not too as most communications/entertainment systems have a security feature that if power is disconnected they need to be reset at a dealership. Modern batteries should not deplete their charge unless the car is left for a longtime. I have left my last car for 2 months and no problems.

If you have a friend, you can get them to start the car every month and better still, drive it around the block. Better than leaving it still.

I have a 2009 model. I find it to be very nippy. I don't believe they are going to get sluggish the younger they are. :)

Maybe a mechanic, sorry.

It has something to do with diesel pump, There must be a small electric device in it that pumps fuel around the system after it is shut down. It is also used to fill the fuel filter after changing it.

I have a 2.0AWD CRDi 2013 Sportage, I live in South Africa. Does my Sportage have a cambelt? At 120,000 service and need to know what has to be replaced.

No sorry can’t asdist as I’ve had no problems

I've tried every setting I can think of to get rid of that annoying chime which starts some 850m from the actual speed alert.
I have everything set to visual only but driving in the country it will keep giving me speed check alerts when the speed limit is about to change from 110 to 80 or similar.
Drives me bonkers. The only thing I have found to silence it is to actually touch the alert on the screen - that will stop it.

Once a year

Then I would recommend to contact suburbs australia's head office using their website or simply give them a call

Hi,
This link may answer your question. We have a 2016 model.
https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/technology/uvo/features/android-auto
Hope this helps

Hi, No I haven't had this problem but Kia should fix it OK. I am happy to say that when traveling NSW and arriving at Brocken Hill we heard a thump in the front right suspension. Took it to KIA dealer first thing in morning, they drop us into town, fixed it, called us then picked us up and car was perfect. The problem was a smash repairer had removed the McPherson Strut to do some panel work and then not tightened the top retainer nut correctly when reinstalling the Strut. Never had that level of service before.

I have same 2016 GT but petrol. Parking brake switch became harder to activate and dealer fixed it under warranty - no problem.
Only a gentle touch putsd the switch "on".

It doesn't necessarily matter if the battery is reported to be fine - it's less likely the battery ;however if the vehicle is more than 3 years old I would suggest that you buy and fit another battery first before you take the vehicle for repairs.if battery replacement doesn't work then try the starter motor and if the alternator is still alright as well then I would recommend to have the vehicle towed to a suburu service centre workshop or possibly a reasonable mechanical repairs and servicing workshop may be able to help or if the fault is within the electrics then perhaps a reasonable auto electrician workshop may be able to assist.
I also found ultratune auto service centres experts at diagnosis and repairs of faults.

thanks Brian - I will try your suggestions - much appreciated. :)

Hi Teressa
Sorry I don’t have an answer but I do have the same problem. Did you find a solution by any chance ?

Peter, you might have to contact the dealer and they should be able to re-boot this. We have a 7 year warranty right so hopefully there should not be any issues rectifying this with them. So far so good for my 2016. I do however use my phone for music via Bluetooth so try this and see if it's any different.

How is other content? if it's only FM reception i wonder if the aerial is not connected properly (think its the sharkfin on the roof but all the same would require connection). worth checking if your phone streams perfectly then likely aerial.

Ensure your mobile phone media volume is turned up to the highest setting. Some mobiles have the sound setting set at about 1/2 volume to protect your ears from damage when using headphones or earpieces.

Thanks. I have ensured already that the volume on the iPhone is turned up full. The issue is as soon as I link to Bluetooth or car play the volume is half as loud as the radio. I think it might be a software problem in the car but seeking if others have the same issue.

hey,, I just got a gt line sportage 2 weeks ago & I to love this car but I have to say it has the shitest head unit I ever experienced.. Fm reception is poor & sound quality is ordinary at best and unfortunately no DAB??. Using Bluetooth or usb stick is better but for a top of the line model I would have expected something much better. It is doing my head in. I have taken it back to service but they just said it was fine???,i Don't believe they even took it for a drive to see how it sounded.. I am currently looking for options to replace the head unit but it is proving difficult.. To answer your question,,, it is simply a crap head unit with poor user functions..regards Peter

I have noticed on my Head Unit that only some radio stations will display information like station name and track playing. If it is displaying it will be located in the middle of the screen in a box with an orange border.

Yes. It's genuinely a great car

Just used mine to tow a one ton camper trailer and even my husband commented on how easy it tows. Love my car.

I am sure you'll find the sportage a great little car, as I drive one and have never had a problem since buying it new

I will considerate in buy it
Thank you for the info
Max

Get it fixed by your dealer.

I'm sorry but I have never had this problem

I had a faulty switch on the park brake and when I used the auto hold when parking and it activated the park brake until the switch was replaced

There are some issues with the radio. I find that the volume for the radio is different to the phone and the ipod and I am continually having to adjust. Don't have an answer yet but will take a look tonight and report back.