| Issue ID | 1413481 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033001 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/08/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A/c began to blow warm air while driving. Occurred 4 times in 2 months. 3 times the refrigerant was found by the dealer to be low and the system recharged. 3 times dye was added to the system and no leak was found under black light. The system is believed to be a closed system and the possibility exists that the refrigerant used in the system is slowly venting into the air duct system and exposing the occupants to a potential hazardous product. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48912 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SALEM, OR |
| 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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