| Issue ID | 1559561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11204015 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/04/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph. There was a loud cracking noise and my vehicle began to smoke. I immediately pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When i opened the hood i could see some flames in the engine bay. There was a significant amount of oil that had leaked out after pulling over. The car had to be towed to a repair shop. I am still waiting for more information but i have been told by the mechanic that the engine will need to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTFIELD, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA28D7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 70 |
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