| Issue ID | 1599039 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254085 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the wheel blocks for a while and can't control the car. Brought to the dealers and claims nothing wrong. Now happens very often and the car is not drivable. Wrote 3 times to costumer service , no answer. Should a fatal accident must occurring to take action? This happens while turning. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREEPORT, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC2J7XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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