| Issue ID | 1673156 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11338241 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/06/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine which got progressively worse. A loud boom was heard and the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to royal kia located at 4333 e. Speedway blvd, tucson, az 85712, where it was diagnosed and the contact informed that the engine ceased. Metal shavings were found in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KNDPC3A29D7XXXXXX |
| 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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