| Issue ID | 1379208 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10990684 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/12/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Have been fighting with kia since i purchased this car in dec. Of 2016 to no avail. Paid an additional $4700 to get the autonomous braking system which does not work. I have gone to other kia dealers under the guise of purchasing this vehicle and not one of the four dealers that i tested the car at could get this system to work. I have informed kia of this fact but just keep stone walling me. My next course of action is to go to the bbb, i think you should know about this since it is a very important safety issue. I also intend to inform the center for auto safety and consumer union who highly rated this car. Hope to hear from you soon [xxx] [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATHENS, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDPNCAC3H7XXXXXX |
| 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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