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2014 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1713044
Internal NHTSA #	11384853
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2014
File date	22/12/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My dashboard 'engine' light popped on and within minutes i drove it to my local mechanic to be immediately scanned and the scan code read, #poo14 at that moment my mechanic informed me that the "theta ii" engine was in fact recalled but i was never notified ever by the dealership!!! At the time my vehicle was moving in a 35mph zone on a city street. After the scan i backed it out of the bay to park it and then the motor just "locked up & seized" i immediately called kia roadside assistance and was told they do not tow. I then called fucillo kia where i purchased it and pretty much got the typical "big dealer" run around. I then called someone with a bigger pay grade that could possibly advise me what to do here. This supervisor explained that they are not responsible to get the vehicle "in house" to fix this issue. I contacted my insurance co. But did not have towing on my policy. They were baffled that kia said it was my responsibility to get it towed to dealership! Mind you that i immediately lost my part time and really cant afford a huge towing bill! It seems to me that i shouldn't have to feel that this is all my fault ! You would think that my 10yr/100,000mi warranty should jump on this. I presently have 64,857mi on odometer . Please inform me what to do next,
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	64857
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NORTH ADAMS, MA
VIN pattern	KNDPBCAC8E7XXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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