| Issue ID | 1533620 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11173165 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/04/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a recall on the engine of 2013 kia sportage engines seizing up. My 2013 kia sportage 4 cylinder motor seized up when i pulled up to a red light. I was in rush hour traffic as i was nearing the red traffic light. I had aaa tow vehicle to kia dealership in wilmington, being told it would cost $12,000. 00 to fix. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, DE |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3A23D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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