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2015 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1261779
Internal NHTSA #	10836265
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2015
File date	14/02/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While entering the 290 from downtown chicago driving at a speed of 50 miles an hour we felt a pulse and then an audible voice came over our radio with a display illuminating as well stating that there was a "possible condition with our engine control system detected and that we should schedule a full system check with the kia dealership." this was followed by the engine light coming on and the inability to accelerate at all. With the location of the incident there was an extreme danger of collision as there was no way to safely and effectively come out of the immediate situation. Without a shoulder to pull over on we then made our way to a side street and called roadside assistance. The car was towed to our dealership and we then had to arrange our own transportation from the disabled vehicles location to a place that was open and we were able to secure transportation. Calling the service department the next morning we were met with a preliminary assessment of it being a "sensor" and then after we personally visited the dealership and explain how we did not feel safe in our vehicle they went on to say they had never heard of that problem and would look at it. I again reiterated that in a new vehicle whether it was the car itself or a faulty part i did not feel safe as i had lost control of my vehicle and in any other situation would have not had the outcome i did. Then being told that it could be a ecm they would further look into it. I stated again, no matter what the problem i was fearful of getting back into the vehicle as this was not a result due to preventative maintenance but rather a faulty part of another undiscovered issue in the car that had no warning but rather just an immediate occurrence. I stand firm in my statement that kia should look at why this happened and not further bet on the chance that this will not reoccur and replace the vehicle in full.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	19312
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOLINGBROOK, IL
VIN pattern	KNDPCCAC5F7XXXXXX
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	50
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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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2015 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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