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2013 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1454016
Internal NHTSA #	11079696
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2013
File date	28/12/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2013 kia sportage bought used off the showroom floor with only 5024 miles at 1 year old in october of 2014. When bought used, there is a 5yr/60,000 mile warranty(as opposed to the 10/100 when bought new). This 5/60 warranty begins at the time of purchase of the original owner which happened to be 11/6/2012. On 12/28/17 while traveling out of state, i was about 200 miles into a 220 mile trip when the engine seized with only 56,000 miles. While traveling a main route at roughly 50 mph in moderate traffic, the vehicle lost all motor power, slowed & came to a crawl (in traffic). I was fortunate enough to not be rearended as i safely pulled over & coasted into a parking lot. There were knocking sounds coming from my motor and the vehicle would barely move while given ample gas. I called kia roadside assistance who informed me that they would not be sending a free tow truck as my warranty expired 52 days prior, but for $80+ they'd send a tow truck right away. (ps: i have never used kia roadside assistance prior to this call - thanks kia) i turned that offer down stating i had aaa. Aaa towed the kia to the nearest dealership only 4 miles away, kia of sussex in nj. The following day, the hesitant svc mgr "confirmed" that the motor was seized-he did not pop the hood, only turned the key. They were reluctant to repair because we weren't from nj. So we paid out of pocket to have it towed home to cny. We've submitted a claim to kia motors america twice & they've denied our claim twice despite providing all of the oil change receipts that were done more than the manual suggested. Also, despite the fact that in march of 2017 a recall notice was submitted regarding this exact issue but when we called the dealer, they only stated it didn't apply to our vin. Because it is 52 days out of warranty (with only 56k mi) they refuse to cover it. This is a lemon- we feel they're responsible
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	56000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MEMPHIS, NY
VIN pattern	KNDPB3A22D7XXXXXX
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	50
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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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2013 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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