2016 Kia Sportage: Air inlet actuator knocks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Sportage report: air inlet actuator knocks. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 31,200 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2016 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11546879 (filed 09/27/2023): “Vehicle recall was addressed, yet problem persisted which was an engine oil leak/burn. oil continued to leak/burn and caused engine problems. cylinder 1 misfire was most recent, lost of acceleration, a/c failure, burning of engine coolant. all regular maintena…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11463029 (filed 05/02/2022): “The contact owns a 2016 kia sportage. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was a rattling sound. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the rattle as an electrical issue with the air …”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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