| Issue ID | 1698834 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365476 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 16/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2017 kia sportage completely died on me. It was towed to jensen tires and i was told that the engine was totally blown. I then had it towed to h&h kia in omaha, ne and shane clapps (service person) stated that the engine was indeed blown and needs a new engine. The vehicle was in motion and died on my in the middle of hwy 370 & 25th st in bellevue, ne. Tried jumping the vehicle, but it would not start at all. That is when or got towed to jensen tires, first, then to h&h kia |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVUE, NE |
| VIN pattern | KNDPNCAC1H7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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