2001 Kia Sportage fuel system problems
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 65 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
65
Fuel System complaints
18%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“MY 2001 KIA SPORTAGE HAD A STRONG GAS ODOR FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER TO GET A NEW GAS CAP. THE ODOR BECAME STRONGER AND I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR AT AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW GAS TANK. THE TANK WAS CORRODED AND LEAKING. I HAD THE GAS TANK…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2001 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 65 complaints about the 2001 Kia Sportage fuel system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.