Issue ID | 1520529 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11157109 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 05/12/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased car on july 28 2019 from hollywood kia. Took it to their service center on november 26 for complimentary oil and filter change. On december 5 on the i-75 expressway got an alarm sound and sign that the "engine has overheated". Managed to get home, next day waited all day for towing company. Either car is defective or the service they did caused this dangerous issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC1K7XXXXXX |
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 | 20/03/23 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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