| Issue ID | 1422938 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11044659 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 08/11/17 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had my car for 30 days & after driving for about 5 miles this morning my tire warning light said the psi was at 19 for my rear driver side, seconds later it was a 0. I pulled into a gas station where we discovered a huge tear in the side wall of my tire. This is definitely a defect as i have not been in an accident or scrapped any curbs however, once i got it to the dealership they said that this had to be caused by me possibly hitting something. I think i would remember hitting something that would cause a slice across my passenger rear tire. So in a nutshell i was forced to buy a new tire $181. 00 for a car i have had for 30 days. Neither grossinger kia dealership or hankook tire would take responsibility. I was just about to get on the expressway and thank goodness the tire malfunctioned before i did. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1774 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVANSTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC1H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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