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2013 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1466735
Internal NHTSA #	11093453
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2013
File date	07/05/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This week i heard a noise in my car, believe it was in the motor. Internet shows many recalls, i called kia and was told my car not part of the recall. I filed a claim with them file/case # 12719646 and contacted a local dealer. Performance kia, moosic pa. Took car for evaluation. They preformed test and result. Engine has internal bearing failure. They contacted kia to see if qualifies for replacement after losing 3 hours of work waiting they were not approved to replace at time. Having no other form of transportation i left with vehicle and an estimate of $4836. 27. Called kia it is under review. Next morning called kia again still under review in hands of dm over service. Called dealership to advise. He contacted dm for update was told replacement denied by kia. Out of pocket. Car has 86000 miles. No extended warranty. Internet claims my motor not covered although many complaints on line with the 2. 4 motor. Not sure why this is not covered. Coming home from work last night motor died. Able to restart and make it rest of way home so i don't have towing bill on top of other expense. New recalls just last year after we made this purchase. I purchased this after owning a 03 santa fe with 200,000 to have something more reliable. Obvious failure in motor issues as parts are difficult to find. Research many recalls on kia and hyundai vehicles with 2. 0 & 2. 4 motors
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DALLAS, PA
VIN pattern	KNDPBCA27D7XXXXXX
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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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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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