| Issue ID | 1307143 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10894355 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/07/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to shake violently without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rotors were warped. The dealer repaired the rotors. While having an inspection performed on the vehicle, it was discovered that the brake pads, rotors, and calibers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CANAL WINCHESTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCA29D7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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