| Issue ID | 1690996 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11355623 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 08/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving my car on a highway when it started making a terrible, metal-on-mental noise in the engine. At first it was a little noise and as i kept driving it got more persistent so i pulled over before anything could get worse. Took it in to the shop and they said metal got mixed in the oil and caused damage internally within the engine. So now it needs a whole new one. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANDERSON, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCA25D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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