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2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1566567
Internal NHTSA #	11209271
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2016
File date	01/02/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Our 2016 kia sportage began emitting light smoke out of the exhaust. We became concerned and asked out dealer to look into things. The dealership said they needed to do tests (this consisted of filling the oil up and asking us to drive 1500miles) we did as they asked and pithing 700mile the engine started to make clacking noises and on 2 occasions lost power. We returned the car to the dealership stating our concerns, they wanted to repeat the test but we refused to drive the car. The dealerships communication was very poor, never replying to our calls or emails so we decided to contact consumer affairs. The first call was great, very supportive and informative. Said they would help and we would be totally covered. This is as good as things got, consumer affairs proceeded to repeat the same poor communication as the dealership showed and not reply to call and if they did take a call said we needed to speak to our case worked who was never in work that day. Finally the dealership said that the engine had sludge in the engine and it would need a complete replacement (this is a 3 yearly car with 60,000 miles) kia refused to honer the warranty as we didn't have enough service records (never stating what was enough) and now we are in the process of appealing and consumer affairs and the dealership are repeating the lack of communication with us.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MANLIU, NY
VIN pattern	KNDPBCAC3G7XXXXXX
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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2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?