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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1695923
Internal NHTSA #	11363282
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2012
File date	01/10/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving down the interstate between 60-70 mph when the engine began to sputter just prior to stalling coasted to the shoulder. Upon visual investigation noticed fresh oil on the road under the car coming from the the bottom of the engine compartment . Called for a tow truck as we were 700+ miles away from home. As the vehicle was being loaded onto the tow truck noticed metal fragments on the road by the fresh oil. Vehicle was towed to citrus kia in ontario, ca,. We are currently waiting for our vehicle to be brought home to utah on a car hauler semi. The service dept at the dealership informed us of a recall on kia engines that we believe is the reason for our problem. Very upset that we were never informed of this problem or to go have it looked at.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOGAN, UT
VIN pattern	KNDPBCA25C7XXXXXX
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
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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