2008 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 29% of all 98 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 28
- 29% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2010, latest Aug 27, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Kia Sportage
- NHTSA 22V800000Oct 24, 2022Brakes71,704 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.
Brakes complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Kia Sportage have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
- Which Kia Sportage year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2016 Kia Sportage has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 28 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Kia Sportage?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Sportage concerns the brake: 22V800000.