| Issue ID | 1686815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11352528 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving down the road and i heard a loud bang. The car lost power at all dash lights came on. I take it to mechanic and he said that i threw a rod and that it cracked a hole in the engine block. This specific type of kia sport age engine has not been recalled. But the bearings came loose and it threw a rod just like the other 2013 kia sportages that have been recalled |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WATFORD CITY, ND |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCA21D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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