| Issue ID | 1708777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11377905 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/09/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine failed at app. 114,770 miles while in motion on a highway. Started with slight tapping sound, progressed to loud knocking sound, progressed to sounding like bowling ball rolling around in engine in a matter of a few miles no engine light or any service lights came on engine needed to be replaced - car has been serviced regularly at the dealer - never had a warning light or oil light there is a recall on this engine for many 2013 sportages but not my car dealer informed me that they replace this particular engine on sportages 10 times a week |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114770 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSEVILLE, MN |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA22D7XXXXXX |
| 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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