2014 Kia Sportage: Dropping out of gear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Sportage report: dropping out of gear. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 91,700 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2014 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736797 (filed 05/09/2026): “My vehicle stalled (104000mi) bought in 2024 looked up online was known between 2023-2024 engine recall i wasn't told or shown on car fax anything about this so [xxx] worked on engine 2. mths no charge was to get new motor they replaced alternator.told done e…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11536458 (filed 08/04/2023): “The contact owns a 2014 kia sportage. the contact stated while having an anti-theft recall performed, the mechanic stated that the software that was being uploaded caused damages to the computer but was not sure of the specific failure. the vehicle was not rep…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,400 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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