| Issue ID | 888780 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10432597 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/10/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. The contact stated that the shift lock malfunctioned. The contact stated that the failure was once corrected but recurred recently. The failure prevented the vehicle from being placed in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the shift lock pressure switch needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned because he stated that the dealer advised him that the part would most likely fail again. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRACKETTVILLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3A29B7XXXXXX |
| 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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