| Issue ID | 1546312 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11186625 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 04/12/18 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was too low and could not be adjusted. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, including chino hills ford (909-203-5700, located at 4480 chino hills pkwy, chino, ca 91710), but they stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that it was a known failure, but they could not assist. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHINO HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC0H7XXXXXX |
| 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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