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2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1492505
Internal NHTSA #	11122233
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2016
File date	18/07/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving 60mph on highway 225 when the oil light flashed on then off and then i had no control of the car. The whole car shut down and i was able to coast to an exit and into a business (donut time) in pasadena, tx. The brakes were not working. I thought i was going to crash into the business. I stopped short of being in an actual parking spot. I was fortunate there were no other cars around this time. A lady who worked there came out and asked what was going because she could see i did not stop or have control. I had the car towed to kia and turned in my service records. They claim it was not maintenanced and had sludge and to talk to my mechanic. I could have died and they are blaming me for their defect. I am still under warranty with 50441 miles. After looking it up, i saw others being denied as well with the same issue. My car has the theta ii engine and there is a class action in progress. I felt that i should share my situation and help in anyway because it is unsafe.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50441
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PASADENA, TX
VIN pattern	KNDPC3AC3G7XXXXXX
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	60
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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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2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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