2019 Kia Sportage: Knocking noise
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Sportage report: knocking noise. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,750 miles.
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2019 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772251 (filed 10/19/2026): “I have a 2019 kia sportage with a conventional ignition key. three times in five years, the engine has apparently started by itself while parked. the key was not in the ignition. i stopped the engine by inserting the key, turning it on, then off. i bought the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763893 (filed 09/13/2026): “The car engine is losing oil without any leaks being found. i got my oil changed and was told to have it done every 3k miles. within a month of that oil change, my engine ran hot. i had all of my components checked. radiator and coolant was fine but they foun…”
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: no (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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