| Issue ID | 1320015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10908443 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 03/09/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sportage. While driving 35 mph, hot air suddenly emitted from the ventilation unit without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred two days after the vehicle was serviced for an oil change. In addition, when the vehicle was shut off, an abnormal sound emitted from the muffler. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEALY, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3AC5E7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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