| Issue ID | 1553527 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11194242 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving home going approx. 40 mph on the freeway, the engine out of no where, completely seized up. After pulling over in busy rush our traffic the car was locked up and stopped working. There was no check engine light prior, no heat issues and there has never been any mechanical issues involving my vehicle. I have provided all maintenance documents dating back all the way to 5 years. While there are several recalls involving 2013 kia sportages, even with these exact symptoms, i have been told numerous times mine does not apply. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3A21D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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