| Issue ID | 1644345 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11309165 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/02/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving to work i heard a knocking in the engine. The car stalled all the lights on the dash came on. A rod had broken. Took to local kia dealer and was told this is a common, frequent problem with this engine and while many other kia engines were recalled for some reason mine was note. There are many other complaints of the exact same thing happening with this car. I feel this engine should be recalled also. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEFFNER, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3A28D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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