| Issue ID | 1574146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11220952 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/06/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Suv has 125,000 miles on it sb's the engine froze. Happened while driving on the interstate at 70mph (the speed limit here). Just lost acceleration and had to glide to the shoulder, where it wouldn't restart (obviously). The mechanic at kia in lake charles said he's never seen an engine go out this early. No prior issues other than the sun roof mechanism. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE CHARLES, LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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