| Issue ID | 1592303 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244046 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/08/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission will suddenly disengage and engine will accelerate to 4500 rpm or higher. This happens while driving mostly when vehicle is between 25 and 45 mph. This happens several times a month. This has caused vehicle to pause when switching lanes, almost causing an accident. This has happened multiple times over the last year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPNCACXH7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 25 |
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