| Issue ID | 1697966 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11364764 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 20/09/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My kia sportage is having major electric issues with the usb device and radio also lights delay to come on when i turn off vehicle weird sound comes from what sounds like the dash area also when i take my key out of the ignition it still makes the dinging noise like the keys are in the ignition and the door is open and when i shut my hatch sometimes it causes my lights in the back to flash on definitely something wrong with the electrical system and i definitely don't feel safe with my vehicle like this i had did some research and there are other kia models with electrical recalls for catching fire and other things i hipe kia will do something to make my vehicle ok and make me feel safe while in it im have issues when parked and in motion |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARRISON, MI |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCAC9F7XXXXXX |
| 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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