| Issue ID | 1692939 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11361075 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/09/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a possible manufacturer defect during the manufacturing process. The contact received a document stating that the vehicle should not be driven. The contact drove the vehicle to vehicle to the residence and the vehicle stalled and was pushed into a parking spot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 175,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 175000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPC3A21D7XXXXXX |
| 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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