| Issue ID | 1371498 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10978950 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/02/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car shuts down randomly while driving, random electrical system lights illuminate on the dash while driving and stay lit after stopped, bluetooth won't connect and won't allow you to press the buttons to connect. This is very dangerous. Started at about 37,000 miles, february 2017 and is continually happening randomly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SLIDELL, LA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPC3A22D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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