| Issue ID | 1565584 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11208555 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/05/18 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In motion ; vehicle does not accelerate properly, no pickup my life in danger several times. Kia has sent letter in which i followed instructions. Dealership updated system. Now my diagnostic system is not working putting me at even greater risk no warning light indicate engine trouble. According to kia , the recall i received in the mail was specifically done so i would have warning light take asap to dealership.., cleaning out all my bank accounts- kia finance never sent right title in my legal name after i faxed front and back end ,with docs they requested. Called weekly & because of there mistake he has stolen 1000s of dollars from my accounts . He is not a citizen so he doesn |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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