| Issue ID | 1701905 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11372944 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving typical route on freeway. Car started making a rattling noise. Became slow to accelerate. I took the nearest off ramp. Car stopped accelerating. Oil light came on. All lights came on. Car died. Engine seized. Oil and bits metal covered the inside of hood. Mechanic said something inside the engine broke apart and busted a hole through the engine block. Oil level on dipstick was normal previously and after incident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA25D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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