| Issue ID | 827850 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10365706 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/09/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle engine exhibited an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that the clog injector failed due to diesel fuel being used in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred within 500 miles. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,015. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30015 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LANCASTER, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF723677XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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