2015 Kia Sportage (SL) — Repair Solution

2.0L G4NC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Gear Changing - Auto · Transmission & Clutch

Kia Sportage (SL) Gear Changing - Auto Transmission & Clutch Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Sportage (SL)
Year: 2015
Engine: 2.0L G4NC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 139,000
Area: Transmission & Clutch
Category: Gear Changing - Auto

Customer Complaint

Automatic transmission banging into gear intermittently.

The customer was sent to their local Kia Dealership where the transmission software was updated, but this did not fix the issue.

Problem Summary

A road test confirmed the customer's complaint.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIASL1530261
Vehicle2015 Kia Sportage (SL)
Engine2.0L G4NC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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