2002 Kia Sportage fuel system problems
The 2002 Kia Sportage has 68 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
68
Fuel System complaints
21%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED CARBON MONOXIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO FALL SLEEP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CANAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2002 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2002 Kia Sportage fuel system — 21% 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.