| Issue ID | 1580725 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230775 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/05/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. While driving 65 mph, the power steering began to fail. Subsequently, the entire engine failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road where it was towed to fuccillo kia (3900 state st, schenectady, ny 12304, (518) 847-0800). The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired since it was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was provided the same information. The failure mileage was 103,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT PLAIN, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA29C7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 65 |
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