| Issue ID | 1471922 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099600 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 09/03/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated on its own. Also, while at a stop, the vehicle vibrated and made a tapping noise when the engine was turned off. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to covina valley kia (626 s citrus ave, covina, ca 91723, 626-736-4275) where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done since the dealer was unable to diagnose any failures. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 4,645. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4645 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AZUSA, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC3H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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