{"count":145,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11743850,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/20/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2026","vin":"KNDPC3ACXF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Engine fire which led to explosion and total loss.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11733440,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2026","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"Unjustified Denial of Engine Warranty Coverage - 2015 Kia Sportage \"I am filing this complaint because Kia is denying warranty coverage for a known engine defect (rod bearing failure in the Theta II GDI engine) on my 2015 Kia Sportage. The manufacturer\u2019s denial is based on the claim that I did not perform the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) software update in previous years. However, I have officially performed this update at an authorized Kia dealership (Hendrick Kia of Cary) on April 17, 2026. Despite my vehicle now fully complying with the recall requirements, Kia continues to deny the warranty claim by retroactively applying a 'missed update' penalty. This is a clear attempt to evade their obligations under the class-action settlement regarding this engine defect. The manufacturer is holding the current owner responsible for maintenance history they cannot control, even though the vehicle is now technically compliant. I request that the NHTSA investigate this practice, as it prevents consumers from accessing the safety-related warranty protections they are entitled to.\" Tips for your submission:","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11664477,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/09/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2025","vin":"KNDPC3AC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I own a 2015 Kia Sportage with an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 22V051 / SC227B). The vehicle became undriveable years ago due to engine issues. I contacted both the dealership and Kia several times, but no one has responded or completed the recall. I received no notification letter. The vehicle has sat inoperable for years, and I had to stop payments because the engine failed and posed a safety risk. I am requesting NHTSA intervention as Kia has failed to complete the safety recall in a timely manner.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11661458,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/10/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2025","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"The car just quit running as I was driving. It would not turn over using jumper cables. I had it towed to a local mechanic where they replaced the starter and the battery. Upon picking it up, it was making noises that it did not make previously.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11660427,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"05/12/2025","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"Oil has been leaking for years. Always got regular oil changes and engine died while driving.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11642762,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/14/2025","vin":"KNDPB3AC9F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the dealer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the low battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repair could not be completed because the mileage on the vehicle had been exceeded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that an engine replacement recommended by the dealer was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 134,644.  Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11635473,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/11/2025","vin":"KNDPBCAC2F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"We were driving down the highway and without any kind of warning the car lost all power I had to move to the shoulder of the road and wait over 5 hrs for a tow truck and then get a hotel room for the night before we could get a rental car the next morning once they opened. Then, a couple weeks later we had to have the vehicle towed back home to NY since we broke down on  [XXX] in PA. Then we had to have it towed to a repair shop and they told me it was rod iron knocking and was covered under the Theta II class action lawsuit according to the website when the vin# was inputted to the website. And Kia is saying it's not covered because of a recall that wasn't completed but being I never received the notification as I wasn't the 1st or 2nd owner of the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11619803,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"10/15/2024","vin":"KNDPCCAC5F7","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"Hood latch seccondary safety latch did not catch hood and hood flew up causing inability to see and luckily only damage the car itself. This is a dangerous problem with Kia and should be investigated for the safety catch becoming corroded and sticky. Its design is defective and it should be recalled and reworked so that it can not become corroded and sieze preventing safe operation in the event the primary latch comes unclipped while driving down the road at speed if a person were to accidentally pull the hood release in motion or it it were so fail to hold adequately.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11606196,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/02/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2024","vin":"KNDPC3ACXF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had seized, resulting in damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11595739,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/16/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"06/21/2024","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"I was driving my car and it stalled out and stopped and never cranked back up so I had it pulled in and my mechanic said it was a burnt starter and motor locked up","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11590900,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/27/2024","vin":"KNDPB3AC0F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Emission system failure causing check engine light to turn on.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11587984,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/16/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/10/2024","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I purchased the vehicle in February 9, 2024. A week after I purchased it the engine started making a knocking noise. I took the Sportage to Kia of Orange Park as I saw some there were some recalls on the vehicle. I paid to have a full diagnostic done. The gentleman that assisted me reached out to the Kia Corporation to see if they would repair the engine. Kia refused stating that the recall PI1802A - PI1802 (ECU Logic Upgrade KSDA 14- 15 MY) had not been done. This recall was out on the car prior to my ownership so there is no way for me to have it done when it came out.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11585942,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/29/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"04/29/2024","vin":"KNDPBCAC0F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a cracked rod bearing. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a previously associated recall had expired related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11582922,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/11/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"04/14/2024","vin":"KNDPCCA64F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I took the vehicle in to Kia due to excessive oil consumption. I was told they could not do anything and that I should continue to drive the vehicle. Kia stated that since I am the second owner (purchased at 7,800 miles) that I am not eligible for the original warranty. They stated that if anything were to happen to my engine I would need to provide documentation of oil changes from the first date the vehicle was purchased (which I don't have access to since I am not the original owner) and that Kia would assess to see if I were eligible for a new engine. They completed an oil change  checked for leaks  and sent me on my way. I continued to add oil every 500-1000 miles. On 4/11/24 I was driving me vehicle on the freeway at approximately 75-80 miles per hour when the vehicle lost power and would not drive over 40 miles per hour. Upon exiting the freeway the vehicle died at a red light. A tow truck driver took me to a mechanic who ran diagnostics and found codes P0300, P0302, and P0304. He stated that the 2 and 4 cylinders had no compression. Awaiting Kia inspection.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11581345,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/20/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"04/05/2024","vin":"KNDPBCAC8F7","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"The contact\u2019s son owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced lunging and the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact\u2019s residence. The contact used an ODB scanner to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC codes related for: camshaft timing in cylinder bank 1 advanced, low oil, phaser stuck, faulty sensor, failed valve control solenoid, and worn timing components. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the internal engine failure was likely due to low oil pressure. The dealer also stated that the engine oil level was good and recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact filed a case regarding the failure; however, the case was denied by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 111,508.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11575250,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/04/2024","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Having to refill the oil every week ! This has been check over and over and they can\u2019t find nothing my engine needs to be replaced ! Burning way too much oil and costing me too much money to keep refilling.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11570633,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/05/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2024","vin":"KNDPBCAC4F7","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"[XXX] Kia Dealer replaced the 2015 Kia Sportage engine under an extended warranty not a recall. (10 months ago) Kia failed to notify us there was a connection issue of the high pressure fuel line on replacement motors. [XXX] daughter drove from Boston to Maine when she arrived home gas vapors were coming out the front grill and between the hood and windshield. When I removed the plastic engine cover and had her start the car fuel sprayed out everywhere.  2-6-24: Kia dealer wont repair the leak because the engine was replaced under an extended warranty and not a recall.  2-7-24: Charles, a supervisor at Kia Customer Care said the same thing, sorry but nothing I can do. So let me understand what you are saying. If two 2015 Kia Sportage come in and both get the engines replaced , one under a recall the other under an extended warranty and then it is discovered that the pipe that connects to the high pressure fuel pump may have been damaged , misaligned or improperly fastened during replacement could result in a fuel leak and fire. Only the owner that had the engine replaced under the recall would be notified. The other owner will be driving around a potential Kia Fireball. He said that unfortunately is the case and our car is out of the warranty period.    18V-907 / SC172 Recall Summary  Kia Motors America  is recalling certain 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)  The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. This recall affects only some Sportage vehicles. Specifically, it impacts any vehicles that had an engine replacement completed. This could have happened under a different recall or due to a warranty. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11569447,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/02/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/02/2024","vin":"KNDPBCAC4F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I had the anti-theft security upgrade on my Kia done and it was still easily stolen in minutes from my driveway. The upgrade did absolutely nothing.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11564222,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/31/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2024","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The engine began knocking on a crowded roadway. The Kia dealership noted an engine recall, but that engine replacement claim was denied because a KSDS sensor update was not completed prior because the corporate office did not have my updated address, and I never got the recall letter.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11557867,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/15/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"12/01/2023","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 80,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11549981,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/07/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/14/2023","vin":"KNDPCCA6XF7","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"Driving on the highway at 65mph, engine light started blinking then stayed solid and my speed declined to 40mph and would not go higher. Had to stay in slow lane to get off and get back on to make it home. I was unsure as to what was happening.It was the weekend so had to wait until Monday until i could find out and the dealership told me it was the valve cover gasket (which is brand new). I was also told they couldnt do anything else for me i need a long block assembly.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11549098,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/10/2023","vin":"KNDPCCA6XF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Testing the vehicle is saying cylinder 3 misfire, tested it and misfire is not following. Cm is saying replacement of engine long block.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11535547,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/17/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2023","vin":"KNDPB3AC3F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Shortage. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11535379,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/30/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2023","vin":"KNDPCCA6XF7","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"My engine is making noise, I have to add oil everyday and there are no leaks under my car. The engine gets hot, i feel like it can catch fire.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11528061,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/25/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/21/2023","vin":"KNDPCCAC0F7","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"hit skip acident 12/25/2022 Germain Body Shop, Powell, Ohio for repair Computer module airbag system -part number 959103w800 not available as of 6/20/2023 The repair shop is aware of the liability. Can not release, State of Ohio laws. Confirmed from Germain Kia Columbus, the email part is been on backorder.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11526724,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/17/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/13/2023","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"Had vehicle worked on, on 4/11/2023 ( oil change &tuneup). On 4/17/2023 exiting 151 Hwy vehicle slowed down on me, then regained speed to safety at a Shell gas station. Vehicle started with a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. Got worried, had vehicle towed home.  Have been trying to get a hold of kia but they don't answer phone or hang up on me, since I have no warranty on vehicle cause I couldn't afford it. Just wanted to pay it off since I only needed One more year at 140011 miles on it. My first kia lasted longer than that. I currently owe under 3,500 on it. Need help please.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11526186,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/09/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2023","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming one quart of oil per day. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and the mechanic determined that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11525972,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2023","vin":"","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated, and the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shut off. The battery warning light, the oil warning light, and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while she was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated, came to a complete stop at a traffic light and shut off. The failure recurred for the third time. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the vehicle would not accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle shu+t off. The vehicle was towed to the parent's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that because the knock sensor detection system was not replaced, the dealer was unable to replace the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. The VIN was not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11522679,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/13/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2023","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"I\u2019m going to mall and then go to the store in route 61 in Frackville PA the chips in road break my windshield is so much my phone number [XXX] my name is [XXX].  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11522410,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"05/17/2023","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My youngest son was driving on the highway at 65 mpg when all of a sudden, the car would not accelerate. We lost the ability to keep up the speed.  The car literally just would not go.  I was in the car and was able to put the hazards on in time to not get hit by the 4 cars behind us!   We pulled over barely making it to the next exit.  Had to call a tow truck that took the car to our mechanic. The next day I was told the engine was shot because an oil issue.  This was something the dealership that I took the car to before for excessive oil consumption issues had told me was inherent to this kia model.  Seriously!!!! Kia knew about this issue! I was told by the dealer to keep a very close eye on oil levels, changes etc.  Which I did and this happens! Shame on Kia for allowing something like this to happen and not take care of.  This is a safety issue!  What if I wasn't in the car with my son?  What if my teen driver got rearended by someone clearly not seeing he had car issues?? NO lights, No warnings! Just like when the oil issue first came up... the oil light didn't even come on!  I cannot provide the mechanic paperwork at this time as I am at work, however I would be happy to if this reaches someone who really cares about safety!  I have all the work records performed on the car since I purchased it. How can a company continue to produce and sell cars if they consistently and knowingly have safety issues!  Or does it take someone getting killed and the news to report it to have something done?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11511417,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/08/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"03/12/2023","vin":"KNDPCCAC2F7","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"Sudden acceleration accident","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11510772,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/03/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"03/08/2023","vin":"KNDPBCAC3F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Driving on the interstate in the passing lane going approximately 70 mph. With no warning the engine completely cut out. I was bearly able to pull over. I was traveling up hill. Car was towed to a service garage where it was decided that the engine locked up. the car was later inspected at a Kia deal ship with the same conclusion. Presently I'm without a car and no help.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11509333,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"02/27/2023","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was diagnosed as faulty brake rotors, and calipers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11507030,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2023","vin":"KNDPC3AC4F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the mechanic confirmed that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11507116,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2023","vin":"","components":"ENGINE,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and there was smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he had to pay for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. The VIN was not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11499911,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/30/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/03/2023","vin":"KNDPBCAC3F7","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would not accelerate as designed. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. Additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact continued driving until the vehicle independently slowed down and she was able to shift into the park positin. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 60,181.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11494946,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/03/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/26/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Engine locked up. If it were not for my brother in law being a mechanic and alerted me to Kia engine settlement lawsuit I would not have known the KSDS update was ever even a thing. I never received notification for this. Why not? I am out 1000s of $ on a vehicle I have bought that is useless now. KIA is blaming me when I never even knew anything about this. Please I would like to know why I was never informed and it doesn\u2019t even show up when I search my vin either?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11494526,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/22/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"2015 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTOR LOCKED UP EVENTHOUGH MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11494531,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/22/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"In 2022 , Kia notified me of a recall that caused engine failure if my vehicle. I was instructed to comes in and receive vehicle updates to the engine to fix the issue. In May 2022, went to have the engine recall worked on and was advised the updates were successful. In August 2022 my engine blew out/ cut off in the middle of the highway causing safety issue for me and my daughter. I was successful with rearing the car to safety. I immediately had a mechanic to assess and was advised of engine failure which prompted me to turn to Kia. Kia has had my car in possession over 3 months, asked for numerous documents and has failed to provide any resolution for this horrible safety issue. I would like this to investigated your the highest degree because this is how peoples lives are put in danger. Company will not provide any safety information to me at all when asked as well.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11490540,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/24/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/24/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE","summary":"2015 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-051.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11489224,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC0F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My Kia Sportage drove perfectly fine the past 5 years, out of no where going up a hill it wouldn\u2019t go past 20 mph, was kicking and sputtering. Like it was giving out in a way. I made it home but my check engine light was on. Their was no warning signs, my car ran perfect always. It was very sudden. Had a mechanic look at it and he said a valve from where I put oil in had a leak and caused it to burn up all the oil? Which messed up my motor and needs replaced now. I\u2019m not very good with car specifics but that\u2019s what I was told. My car is now not even drivable.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11488806,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/08/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC8F7","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was stalling and was not accelerating despite depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light, along with two other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact managed to pull over and stated that the vehicle had not lost motive power, however, the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired and the contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to a local dealer for further diagnosis and repair. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be removed for further diagnosis. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11488848,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC7F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I took my kia to the dealer because the check engine light was on. They said 2 parts were recalled and they would fix it. I went to pick it up and its still sputtering the check engine light is still on. They were supposed to fix the knock sensor. They did not.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11488099,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/19/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC4F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"Two weeks ago my car began making a loud knocking noise from the bottom end and emitting a burning smell from the engine out of nowhere, without any warning lamps. I took it to a mechanic I trust. As soon as he heard the noise and looked at it he told me it was bad and that I could not drive my car, it concerned a HECU unit and/or fuse and could potentially lock up or start on fire. He gave me a printout with NHTSA Recall# 22V051 on it and told me I would need a new engine. When I called Kia Customer Care they did not have the recall number. I gave it to them and they put me on hold for 45 minutes so they could do some research; the representative and her supervisor eventually found the recall and authorized a safety tow to Peak Kia in Denver, CO  At Peak Kia they told me they looked at my car and it would need a new engine, but there was nothing they could do because my car was past warranty. That was the first time I had ever heard of anything about a warranty or it being past due. The service clerk told me it would be an out of pocket expense of 6 -12,000$ for a new engine and explained that this was because my car had gone past 100,000 miles, and the engine had already failed so the warranty could not be extended. She also told me to contact my dealership because they could be at fault. I left that building scared, because I still owe about 8000$ on my loan.  I purchased the vehicle in Rapid City, SD with my parents at a non Kia dealership called Granite Nissan. When we called the dealership they said they had not been informed of a recall by the previous owner or Kia manufacturers. Neither had I at the time of purchase, or since. My dad and I checked Kelley Blue Book to make sure. I was then informed that the dealership does not have legal responsibility to alert buyers of this info.   Now we are being repeatedly told that this will be my expense, and it is a scam. Kia made a car that promised reliability and safety, but have left the defects up to the owner.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11487742,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC4F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11486384,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2022","vin":"KNDPB3ACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11485261,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/19/2022","vin":"KNDPCCACXF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"2015 Kia Sportage I purchased on September 6th stalled on the highway on September 9th.  No warning lights, no smoke, no indication of any problems up until it stalled. Since it was on the highway and difficult to get to the side of the road, this could definitely pose a safety risk. The place I purchased the vehicle from could not detect the malfunction. It was towed to Gerald Kia of North Aurora where after a week of waiting, they informed me the engine would need to be replaced and was not covered under warranty or the current recall regarding the engine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11484854,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2022","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11484585,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/15/2022","vin":"KNDPCCACXF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Vehicle stalled on the highway 4 days after purchasing from The Car Store in Aurora, IL.  No warning, no indicator lights.  Steering wheel was hard to control while attempting to safely pull over to the side of the road.  All dash lights came on as the car stalled.  At my expense, had it towed to The Car Store where they were not able to diagnose cause.  Had it towed to Gerald Kia of Aurora.  Stated engine will have to be replaced. Not covered under any current recalls.    I\u2019m reporting this as a safety issue since there was problems pulling off the highway.  Hopefully Kia will look into this issue.  Not just for safety, but I\u2019m obviously kinda screwed buying a vehicle on the 6th of September that died on the 9th of September with a huge investment into getting it running again.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11483688,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2022","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11481976,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/30/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/30/2022","vin":"KNDPCCAC6F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"A recall notice was issued in March. The notice advised to park vehicle outside until a remedy is available. When I had the vehicle serviced in June, the service adviser for West hills Kia, noted that a rodent nest was under the hood, and advised me they could install a rodent screen for APROX. $400. I declined. How can Kia, continue to state, to this date, there is no remedy, but are willing to sell me something that was caused by me parking the vehicle outdoors for 5 months? I would appreciate any information concerning this.   Sincerely, [XXX].  [XXX]  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11481523,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC1F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"This is a complaint about NHTSA recall #22V051, manufacturer recall #SC227B. I was notified of this recall in March 2022 and there has been no remedy and no further correspondence. It has been suggested by the NHTSA that I not drive my car and that I park it away from other cars and structures in case of spontaneous combustion while driving or parked. I live in an area where a small spark could destroy thousands of acres of forest and homes and I no longer feel safe owning this vehicle. There has been no effort made by the manufacturer to provide me with a replacement for the inoperable vehicle that I paid for. I have written a formal complaint to the manufacturer with no response. Every time I call their corporate offices, I sit on hold for hours at a time before hanging up because no-one picks up the line. This is all unacceptable and this problem needs to be resolved immediately!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479506,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2022","vin":"kndpbcac9f7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479533,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC3F7","components":"FIRERELATED","summary":"The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected with smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then lost motive power. Additionally, after refueling the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected while driving. A bystander alerted the contact that the vehicle had caught fire and to exit the vehicle immediately. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. There were flames coming from the engine compartment and underneath the vehicle. The bystander used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the smoke coming from the engine compartment. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The vehicle was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the contact had not yet received the notification. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479658,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/07/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC3F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"This car was electronically going crazy tenants calling police cause alarm wouldn't stop going off Smelled gasoline but no leaks o roll the windows down engine ram n lights get dim no check light ever came on car shutting off child locked in car behind this then it goes up in smoke while driving on the freeway what the hell should I say more we could have list our lives in that car I have 2 kids 1 and 2. I need justice asap I have kids with astma is it due to this faulty vehicle","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479344,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2022","vin":"kndpb3acxf7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479385,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC9F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Looking for assistance in getting recall sc227b completed.  HW Kia (dealer) keeps telling me there is no part available.  According to the recall notice letter I received from HW Kia on March 31, 2022, I can not park my car in my garage (or near any other vehicles or structures).  There have been a high number of KIA/HYundai vehicles stolen in STL recently, and not being able to park my car in the garage I am risk of having it stolen. Please advise how I am to continue using my car with this kind of cautionary notice.  Technically, I am unable to drive/park my car anywhere according to this letter. Thank you.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11479454,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC0F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"This problem has not been repaired.  We get the run around from KIA about when the part is going to come in to fix this safety hazard.  It's now been 5 months with no definitive or even estimated date of when this recall part will come in.  This uncertainty is causing great consternation since we're concerned about driving the car (because it could catch fire) or even parking the car in our garage. HELP!!!!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11478438,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/09/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/09/2022","vin":"KNDPCCA6XF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I have received a recall and nothing is being done about it as of yet. I have taken it to the dealer about multiple issues that i felt have not been fully addressed, but the engine being able to catch on fire is the ultimate. I not only am in this vehicle , my children are as well. This is not safe to be driving around without any remedy. I either need my engine replaced or a vehicle replacement. Warning lights are always flashing on the dashboard. I keep calling and being left on hold for hours without any one addressing this issue. Does my car need to catch on fire or myself /children die before i receive any results. This is dangerous to keep driving and nothing being done. Please help","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11477098,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC7F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11476152,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/14/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/27/2022","vin":"KNDPCCAC6F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My check engine light went off on 7/13/22. A little over 24 hours later, on 7/14/22, I was on the highway with a 65 mph speed limit when my engine completely gave out. I had to navigate to the exit ramp and off the highway. I was unable to accelerate. I had it towed to a local repair shop and on 7/15/22 the told me my entire engine needed replaced. I then had it towed to a local Kia dealership on 7/15/22. I am still waiting to hear from Kia Corporate on whether the engine will be replaced. The engine is currently available for inspection at the Kia Dealership.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11475965,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/26/2022","vin":"KNDPB3ACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11474097,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC2F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"I have not had an \"incident\" because I have not driven this auto since I received the recall notice early April.  KIA is crazy if they believe it is safe to drive while under constant threat of fire.  I was hoping you could initiate another class action suit to force them to act, as it has been an unreasonable amt of time...5 and \u00bd months since recall date.    Please help.  I have contacted NHTSA, FTC, Attorney General, etc etc.  NO ONE has responded other than to to issue a complaint report #.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11474104,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/15/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2022","vin":"KNDPCCAC4F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"There has not been an incident. I received a recall interim letter in March 2022 for my 2015 KIA Sportage. The letter notified me the car engine could experience a fire due to an electrical short circuit. I have contacted the KIA corporation in California and the local KIA in Connecticut and was told there is no remedy yet. The recall letter warned of the potential danger involved. My son in law experienced a life-threatening fire while driving in his KIA and was fortunate to escape death even though his car was entirely destroyed. I find it unbelievable KIA has not rectified this very dangerous problem. The letter stated the problem can be corrected by installing a part. Meanwhile I am not able to use my car as I am sure many other owners are also unable to use theirs. The danger is too great. I hope the NHTSA can assist in this problem.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11473290,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/11/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact's husband owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 25 MPH, the engine seized while driving down an incline with the check engine warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure was a known issue and referred her to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that since her husband was not the original owner, they would not service the vehicle. The contact sent multiple documents confirming that her husband was the original owner as well as several service documents but had not received a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11472704,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11472516,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/15/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2022","vin":"KNDPCCAC4F7","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after briefly turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was initially towed to her residence and was later towed to Shawnee Mission Kia (7951 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission, KS 662020). The dealer informed her that the battery would be replaced and that an oil change would be performed; however, the failure continued immediately upon the contact leaving the dealer. The failure worsened over time and the contact discovered that the battery was never replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). Another dealer was then notified about the recall and informed her that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer had yet to notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11472210,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/03/2022","vin":"Kndpb3ac5f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My engine started making a sound at the same time I was due for an inspection but the check engine light was not on. I took the car in for inspection the day after the sound started and when they looked at the engine they said the \u201c main rod Bering\u201d was broken and the oil filter was full of metal shavings, but they were able to pass the car because the check engine light wasn\u2019t on. The car only had 80,900 miles on it and it was well cared for  so the mechanic suggested I check for a recall.       When I checked online for a recall I learned that the car was on recall for POTENTIAL ENGINE FIRE! And this was the first I was hearing of it! I took the car to the kia dealership to get it fixed but they refused to fix it because the engine problem started before I got the \u201cupdate\u201dTHAT NO ONE INFORMED ME I NEEDED.  My car went from running fine to broken down in TWO DAYS. Imagine if I hadn\u2019t had the time to get it checked out so quickly. The car could of broken down on the middle of the highway with myself and my children in it, it could of caught fire with myself and me children in it. VERRY VERRY DANGEROUS!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11472224,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/03/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"The current Kia Recall for the HECU related to the braking system/potential for an engine fire has been open since February. As an owner I received the letter in March. I have contacted both a dealership and Kia directly but have received no information regarding a helpful timeline for when the repair will be available. This has left me unable to use my vehicle for fear of an incident and injury to me and my family. The best response I was given is that I could rent a vehicle at my expense and apply for a refund from Kia directly but they are not offering any loaner vehicles or plans to remedy this issue. It has been over 3 months with no proper communication nor a fix in place.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11472101,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/02/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"We had just had our 2015 Kia Sportage in a repair shop about a week prior due to a compressor issue.  They had run a check on the engine due to the check engine light and excessive oil consumption.  They said that it was only showing an issue with an O2 sensor.  About a week later, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, I was driving down a steep hill (Hands Pike in Covington, KY) with my son in the back seat.  I depressed the brakes and the call stalled out and would not restart.  I was able to coast down the hill to a safe point.  I was able to turn around and by revving the engine while turning the key, I was able to get the car to start to get it back home (only about a mile).  Each time I had to stop, the car stalled again, and I had to repeat the process.  We called a tow truck to get the vehicle and the repair shop (Bob Sumeral Tire in Ft. Wright, KY) told us the issue was an internal issue related to the engine and it would have to go to Kia.  Kia currently has the vehicle and has confirmed the engine needs replaced, but they are fighting us on doing the necessary repairs and are demanding we provide our maintenance records.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11471969,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/01/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC1F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11471694,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 11,000. Parts distribution disconnect.    The consumer stated the recall was repaired on 10/21/22, but the vehicle is still burning oil very quickly.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11470407,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/22/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC3F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11468207,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC5F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11468298,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11467849,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2022","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 85,661. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11466980,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/01/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11466728,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11466167,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/26/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Well it been over 2 month after I had got my oil change and randomly 2weeks after that. It   started to hear an knocking sound in the engine so ever since then I haven't drove the truck and I been constantly calling kia and I haven't got respond back","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11465733,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/23/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC2F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and scheduled an appointment for the recall repair. The contact arrived at the dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11465010,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/17/2022","vin":"kndpb3ac2f7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Constantly have to fill the engine with oil about once or twice a month .","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11465048,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/25/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/17/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC8F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11464784,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2022","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.  On 3-31-2022, Kia sent a letter advising that my 2015 Sportage May erupt in flames. Kia goes on to suggest not to park the car near consumer's  home or other vehicles. Consumer is on disability and have a proper disability tag.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11464710,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/28/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/15/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The dangerous situation happened two times while driving my vehicle (2015 Kia Sportage). First one occurred on 4/28/22 while driving on dangerous Orlando I-4 interstate.   I was slowing down as on exit ramp and my vehicle's engine turned off all of a sudden.  There were no warning lights whatsoever during incident or in the past.  Only lights displayed were normal dashboard warning lights while engine was off.   Car turned on again after about 15 minutes.  I drove it for 1 mile.  I was afraid to drive it again. I called to have vehicle towed to a Kia dealership/repair shop in West Orlando, FL.  After running diagnostics on my vehicle, Kia technician and service manager informed me that since they couldn't duplicate issue, they couldn't do anything to remedy it.  Also was informed that if it was related to recall, they still couldn't do anything since there is No Remedy for it at this time.  Kia release vehicle to me despite this dangerous, life-threatening issue(s). I decided to only drive on backroads since this happened since I knew the issue was not addressed.    On 5/13/22, again experienced similar issue as aforementioned.  While driving and slowing down to approach turn at a corner, my vehicle suddenly turned off.  This time my vehicle would not restart. My vehicle was towed to another Kia repair shop east Orlando, FL. At this time, I am awaiting diagnostic results which are scheduled for 5/16/22 in the afternoon.   I will keep you posted.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this potentially life-threatening vehicle safety matter.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11462157,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/23/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/25/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC0F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"Engine stalled at a stop sign. Smoke started coming from the front of the vehicle and engine burst into flames. No warning lights, no sign of something going wrong. My safety and that of my husband was out at risk due to risk of burning to death, being badly burned, others being injured from being in the vicinity etc.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11461819,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/18/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The engine of my kia sportage 2015 has stalled. Apparently there was two other recalls for the car before I bought it used at the dealership at Autoland that I was not notified of. Being the second owner the Kia dealership told me that they couldn't replace the engine for free due to that fact that there was some type of time limit and it would cost $10,000. However, in the kelly blue book website Its stated that if its within 8 years of the purchase date they still have to fix the recall even if I'm the second owner so now I'm trying to get a lawyer just incase.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11461533,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/05/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/20/2022","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to a dealer to have it diagnosed for rough engine functioning. The contact stated that the dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed to have the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was returning to his residence at approximately 30 MPH, when the vehicle's engine began to shake and had a loud explosion. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The contact was able to return to his residence and turned the vehicle off and observed white smoke issuing from under the hood. The contact stated that he opened the hood and the smoke dissipated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and could not. The contact received a recall letter from the manufacturer and relates the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11461122,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/18/2022","vin":"kndpccac1f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My engine failed at 90,000 miles on my 2015 Kia Sportage.  I purchased a replacement engine on 2/8/22.  On 4/16/22, the second engine failed.  Same problem.  These cars are not safe and should not be on the road.  Engine and rental car costs was over $6,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11460649,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/13/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC5F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11460114,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/08/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/08/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC8F7","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.   (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT)  TS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11460055,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/22/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2022","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The computer monitor says,\" bootloader started insert USB with file\"  Nothing on the screen works.  It never shuts off.  Even when the car is off and the keys are out of the ignition. It kills the battery.  We have taken the fuse out and it shuts off but I can't use the hatchback.  It stays in the locked position.  I also can't use the power locks.  I took it to a Kia dealer and they could not figure it out.  They sent me on my way.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11459244,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2022","vin":"KNDPC3AC5F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"Well renctly it been a disturbing knocking sound in my engine it started to happen month after i got my oil change and the more u push the gas the sound start getting louder. Since then i haven't  drove my vehicle i been trying calling kia but they haven't give me no information and thats the only vehicle that gets me to work. No it haven't been inspected i been constantly calling kia dealership i havent got a called back.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11459271,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2022","vin":"KNDPB3ACXF7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I was passing a vehicle on a 2 lane (one lane going in each direction) highway at approximately 55mph when my car engine lost power. I had to immediately get over and pull to the side of the road towing vehicle to Webster Tire and Auto in Teutopolis, IL. They originally thought it was the alternator but they said engine was knocking and needed to be replaced. I found out that there was a lawsuit for this issue and that Kia has a service campaign. Although I had searched the NTHSA website and Carfax, because I purchased the vehicle recently the only way for me to have expected the issue was for me to have contacted Kia directly or to be notified by the person who sold me the car. I was also denied a claim on this lawsuit because I had not had the service update which would have extended the warranty on the engine and fixed the knock sensor issue. This information should be readily available to consumers and owners. I had this vehicle at Walmart for  an oil change and Webster tire and auto for other maintenance prior to incident and neither of those companies were aware of this service campaign.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11453687,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The car all the sudden started knocking within a day no warning and no engine light, so towed to KIA dealer. Confirmed engine needs to be replaced. This is concerns as I'm reading there are known issues with this engine even causing fires. The stated that there is a product and campaign to update the sensor not that isn't working but to make it more sensitive to engine issue but her check engine never even came on and the engine is done. Kia will not cover the engine replacement even though there are many having this issue because she didn't get the sensor update done even though there is nothing when you look up her car on the site to tell her and we didn't get a notice. There is no way to track that they notified us.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11453057,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/19/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/20/2022","vin":"KNDPBCAC5F7","components":"Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness","summary":"NUNA RAVA HARNESS TIGHTENING STRAP DISCOVERED TO BE FRAYING, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. SEAT HAS BEEN USED ACCORDING TO MANUAL, NEVER DAMAGED OR IN ACCIDENT. INSTALL AND USAGE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY CPST. DISCONTINUED USE PER MANUAL. NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOUND IN CHILD SAFETY GROUP. THIS IS EXTREMELY CONCENING AS THE HARNESS IS COMPROMISED AND HAS PLACED CHILD SAFETY AT RISK. INCIDENT REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER.  Consumer stated manufacture indicated they would send a new shell to replace the defective one, however the shell is back ordered for up to 3 months, which was not a reasonable solution. Manufacture also indicated that the extent of the fraying \u201cwill not present a significant safety concern.\u201d Manufacture did eventually agree to replace the seat.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."},{"type":"Child Seat","productYear":"9999","productMake":"NUNA","productModel":"RAVA","manufacturer":"Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11435621,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2021","vin":"kndpb3ac7f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated and there was a knocking noise heard. The vehicle had an engine replacement from a previous engine failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there were no leaks or smoke detected and reset the engine sensor. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they could not perform a comprehensive diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11434307,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"09/24/2021","vin":"KNDPB3AC9F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My husband and daughter were in the car and the car lights came on and stopped working.  The engine stopped working.  We tried to replace the battery and starter.  We took it to Kia dealership knowing I have 100,000 mile warranty on the engine.  They are denying it because I didn\u2019t get a recall that I didn\u2019t know about.  If you pull up my VIN number there are no safety recalls.  I know don\u2019t have a car.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11429495,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/04/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"08/17/2021","vin":"KNDPB3AC4F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that when she awoke in the morning, she noticed that the vehicle was running on its own while parked. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, she noticed the temperature was significantly cold and it appeared the vehicle had been running all night. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found however, the remote battery was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the alarm and door locks were continually activating independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle would start up and turn off independently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,800.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11424881,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/16/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2021","vin":"KNDPCCAC8F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"While driving on the highway at 60 mph the car without warnings turned off and I could not move the steering wheel easily or even hit the breaks. luckely I was able to turn my emergency lights on which alerted the semi-truck behind me who slowed down and I was able to pull to the right lane and once I felt the car slowed down enough stepped on the emergency breaks.  I attempted to turn on the car but no luck, there wasn't any warning signs. so I called my AAA to come check the batteries and/or fuel because I wasn't sure what was going on.  While the AAA technichian was checking he discovered that there was no oil in the car, which was odd since I replaced the oil less than a month before and I still had 2000miles for my next service.  I towed my car to Shawnee Mission Kia, as soon as they checked my VIN the service person stated that \"my car is on the list for an engine recall\" so he said they will inspect it and get back to me.  2 days later they came back stating that I failed to respond to an ECU software update which voids my warranty. keep in mind I never got any recall letter, and even when they mentioned it I went on the KIA website and inserted my vin and there was no recall reported. At which point decided to take it to another KIA dealer hoping to deal with level minded people, they checked my VIN# and said my car qualifies for a recall, and they will inspect and let me know.  2 days later they stated the same thing. now I have been struggling to find a car, and not sure what I need to do to get my recall granted. I am a 2 time KIA owner and this service have surely convinced me not to buy any KIA any more. any help is much appreciated.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11422783,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"06/29/2021","vin":"kndpccac3f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that she was responsible for the cost of the repair since she had failed to complete a recall repair of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact she was responsible for the cost of the repair because she did not complete a Product Improvement campaign. The failure mileage was 43,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11420229,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/30/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2021","vin":"kndpc3ac0f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I was driving my Sportage at 70 miles an hour on the freeway here in Fort Worth and the car died just shut off leaving me trying to control a car in the fast lane with no engine.  It was hard steering and I got it over the three lanes of traffic to exit off the freeway. No power, no warning, no check engine light absolutely Nothing. Died.. Once off freeway car would not crank, lightup, turned key nothing.  At least I could get the car stopped by stomping on the brakes before I caused a major accident or someone from behind ran me over causing an accident. Scared the ever living daylights out of me and I'm a guy who really doesn't scare to easily.  What if it had been my wife. Worse part is I was on my way to the emergency hospital because my wife had just been admitted for a horrible infectious cat bite that is possibly going to take her hand or her life because of raging infection in her body.  So, had I not been able to man handle the car I could of been laying next to her or possibly in the morgue because of this incident of the engine seizing.  Besides the fact that my safety was put in jeopardy so were all the others on this busy interstate. I had to literally cut people off that we going the speed limit with me going like 60, 50,40,30,20,10 then dead. There have been no recall notices for this vehicle.  I have checked your website and Kia's. Nothing which means we never got a recall notice.  So, we were unaware of this potential critical accident waiting to happen.  We towed to the dealer only to be told we didn't get a knock sensor detection system part put on the car.  Well first of all we never got a recall notice cuz we are not listed.  Second the knock sensor is just going to shut off the engine as the engine is seizing and still have the car die with no prior warning.  Hyundai and Kia new about this engine problem since 2012 and has continued to use this engine all the while not caring about the publics safety to the tune of over 630,000 and counting.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11419468,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2021","vin":"Kndpb3ac3f7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Engine stalled, misfired while driving resulting in unrepairable engine damage. The engine stalled in the mid of the highway and could have led to an accident. The check engine light started to flash while i was driving. After the engine stalled, i had the car inspected by a repair shop called national tires and batteries in Zanesville Ohio and they informed me of a bulletin that was placed on the car that mentions the issue. I had the car towed to the nearest dealer and they inspected the car and confirmed that it was the same issue mentioned in the bulletin and began to replace the engine because it was still under warranty.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11405411,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/08/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"03/29/2021","vin":"KNDPB3AC8F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ON 12/24/18 MY 2015 KIA SPORTAGE ENGINE SEIZED AS I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY.    THE CAR WAS TOWED TOWED TO THE DEALER.  THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT IT COULD TAKE A COUPLE OF MONTHS BEFORE THEY GOT A NEW ENGINE.  I DID NOT GET MY CAR UNTIL MID AUGUST OF 2019.  WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK IT WAS CONSUMING A LOT OF GAS.  I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION UNTIL I TOOK MY CAR ON A ROAD TRIP ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I GOT MY CAR AND IT WAS ONLY GIVING ME ONLY ABOUT 200 MILES FOR A FULL TANK OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY.  I INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE ISSUE, BUT THEY ONLY ASKED WHY I HAD WAITED SO LONG.  I TOLD THEM IT WAS NOT APPARENT TO ME BECAUSE I WAS ONLY DRIVING MY CAR FOR ERRANDS.  THEY WOULD NOT CHECK MY CAR AS IT WAS NOT THROWING ANY ERRORS.  I CONTINUED COMPLAINING AND THEY FINALLY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AFTER WHICH THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSORS.  I HAD THE OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED, BUT CAR CONTINUED TO CONSUME TOO MUCH GAS.  A FEW MONTHS LATER I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR \"HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK\".  I TOOK THE TO THE CAR TO THE DEALER AROUND LATE MAY OR EARLY JUNE OF 2021 AND THEY CONDUCTED THE RECALL REPAIRS.  I WAS ALSO REIMBURSED FOR MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR REPLACING OXYGEN SENSORS.  AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS, MY CAR STILL CONTINUED TO CONSUME TOO MUCH GAS.  TOWARDS THE END OF FEBRUARY 2021 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I STARTED SMELLING EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE MY CAR.  THE DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC ON 3/8/21 AND TOLD ME THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, BUT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.  MY CAR JUST REACHED 103K MILES AND HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES SINCE THE ENGINE SEIZED AND WAS REPLACED.  I'M ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AND NOW I HAVE A CAR I CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE IT HAS LOST POWER AND SMELLS OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE MY CAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11396464,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/17/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"02/16/2021","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ENGINE USES APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL PER MONTH WITH MINIMAL USAGE DUE TO COVID","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11386497,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/03/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/04/2021","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"NOTICE THAT WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THEN THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE NORMAL AGAIN. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING NOW FOR THE PAST 4-5 MONTHS. I FIGURED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE LAST RECALL THAT WE HAD, BUT THAT CLEARLY NOT THE PROBLEM. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE CAR MAY SHUT DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING AS THIS MAY CAUSE AND ACCIDENT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11375691,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/20/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/21/2020","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11372638,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/27/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2020","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"CAR WAS IN A COLLISION WITH METAL BRIDGE BARRIER(STANDING SOLID OBJECT) HEAD ON, SPUN TO HIT BOTH REAR SIDES AND SPUN SOME MORE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL AND RESULTED IN A CONCUSSION. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH WHEN I HIT AN ICE BLOCK ON THE ROAD, SPUN TO THE SIDE AND HIT THE METAL BARRIE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD HEAD ON AND SPUN MORE TO HIT THE BACK TIRE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO INSURANCE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11365597,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/09/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2020","vin":"KNDPBCAC3F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ON 10/9/2020 DRIVING SOUTH ON PA. TURNPIKE NE EXTENSION WHEN ENGINE STATED KNOCKING AND LOSING POWER. PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION. THEY COULD NOT LOOK AT IT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY AS THEY WERE VERY BUSY. WHEN THEY DID LOOK AT IT THEY SAID THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS SOMETHING WENT WRONG INTERNALLY WITH THE ENGINE. THEY SAID THEY COULD GET IT TO START BUT THAT IT SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN AS THE KNOCKING ON THE ENGINE WAS GETTING EXTREMELY LOUD WHEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO ANOTHER SERVICE STATION CLOSER TO HOME. IT SAT THERE FOR A WEEK BEFORE THEY COULD LOOK AT IT. THEY REACHED THE SAME CONCLUSION AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER, THE CABIN AIR FILTER, CAM SHAFT WT SOLENOID - EXHAUST WITH AN OEM PART. WHEN REPLACING THE SOLENOID THEY NOTICED METAL SHAVINGS IN THE MOTOR OIL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 93735 MILES ON IT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11364764,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/16/2020","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"MY KIA SPORTAGE IS HAVING MAJOR ELECTRIC ISSUES WITH THE USB DEVICE AND RADIO ALSO LIGHTS DELAY TO COME ON WHEN I TURN OFF VEHICLE WEIRD SOUND COMES FROM WHAT SOUNDS LIKE THE DASH AREA ALSO WHEN I TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION IT STILL MAKES THE DINGING NOISE LIKE THE KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION AND THE DOOR IS OPEN AND WHEN I SHUT MY HATCH SOMETIMES IT CAUSES MY LIGHTS IN THE BACK TO FLASH ON DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND I DEFINITELY DON'T FEEL SAFE WITH MY VEHICLE LIKE THIS I HAD DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE ARE OTHER KIA MODELS WITH ELECTRICAL RECALLS FOR CATCHING FIRE AND OTHER THINGS I HIPE KIA WILL DO SOMETHING TO MAKE MY VEHICLE OK AND MAKE ME FEEL SAFE WHILE IN IT  IM HAVE ISSUES WHEN PARKED AND IN MOTION","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11355082,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/10/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/15/2020","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"WHEN  I ACCELERATE SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL JERK AND THE ENGINE WILL TRY TO STALL. THE CAR WILL STILL GO BUT STARTS TO SPUTTER AND START TO LOSE POWER. YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND SET THERE FOR A BIT AND RESTART THE ENGINE AND IT MAY DO IT AGAIN 2 OR 3 MORE TIMES AND IT MIGHT NOT DO IT FOR AWHILE.  BUT VERY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.  IT WILL ALSO DO IT WHEN YOU TRY TO SPEED UP TO PASS OR JUST GAIN SPEED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11326407,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/28/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"05/28/2020","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"MY CAR STALLED AND EMIT A LARGE CLOUD OF EXHAUST WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION OF ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. KIA HAS NOW TOLD ME I NEED A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11311796,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"02/27/2020","vin":"KNDPCCAC6F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"INTERMITTENT NON STARTING. REPLACED VEHICLE BATTERY AND FOB BATTERY. ALL ACCESSORIES WORK BUT WILL NOT START. PRESS THE START BUTTON AND IT WILL NOT START AND HAVE A HARD BRAKE PEDAL. WILL NOT START EVEN WHEN APPLY MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WAIT 5 TO 10 MINUTES LATER AND IT WILL START. BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEIR COMPUTER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11300639,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/16/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"01/21/2020","vin":"KNDPBCAC6F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I OWN A 2015 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 148,898 MILES ON IT.  NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS, I KEPT UP WITH MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND GET OIL CHANGES REGULARLY.  THE LAST OIL CHANGE WAS AT 143,122 MILES.  FOUR DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT WENT ON THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND I COULD HEAR A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE.  I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT A TOW TRUCK TO TOW ME TO THE CLOSEST MECHANIC.  THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE CAR AT ALL AND IT WAS BONE DRY BUT NO SIGNS OF LEAKING.  THE ENGINE IS NOW RUINED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11300066,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/15/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"01/17/2020","vin":"KNDPB3AC3F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RATTLING IN ENGINE. GOT CODE CHECKED AND P0014. DID PROPER MAINTENANCE FOR THE ERROR AND THE SLUGGISH ENGINE AND RATTLING PERSISTED. I THEN TOOK CAR FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH REVEALED METAL IN THE OIL AND CONTAMINATED THE ENGINE. THEY RECOMMEND A NEW ENGINE. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A TWO DAY SPAN AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK ONE MORNING (THE DAY THE LIGHT CAME ON).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11291606,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/27/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"12/27/2019","vin":"KNDPCCACXF7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS TERRIFYING SOUND LIKE GLASS BREAKING AND THEN MY SUNROOF VIOLENTLY EXPLODED WITH THE GLASS HITTING THE DRIVERS BEHIND ME. THE SOUND ITSELF WAS EXTREMELY STARTLING AND I AM VERY LUCKY TO HAVE NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. I AM THANKFUL THAT MY SUNROOF SHADE WAS CLOSED DURING THIS INCIDENT SO I WASN'T INJURED. THERE WERE NO CRACKS IN MY SUNROOF AND I DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING HIT IT, LIKE A ROCK OR SOME OTHER HARD OBJECT PRIOR TO IT EXPLODING. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH KIA SPORTAGES YEARS 2011-2015 AND IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ANYTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. MY INSURANCE IS GOING TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT, BUT I WANTED TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO HELP SAVE SOMEONE FROM A SIMILAR SITUATION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11282832,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/16/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"11/29/2019","vin":"KNDPB3AC3F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BECAUSE HE SUSPECTED AN ISSUE WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WESTGATE KIA (10956 STAR RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587, (919) 263-3061) WHERE AN UNKNOWN RECALL WAS DISCOVERED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED PER THE RECALL AND THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING. THE DEALER CAME TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO PAY TO TOW THE VEHICLE BACK TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,400.   *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11279398,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2019","vin":"KNDPB3AC0F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"MY CAR STALLS.  IT STALLS WHILE IDLING, AT A LIGHT OR WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH.  ALTHOUGH THE LAST IS LESS COMMON IT HAS HAPPENED ENOUGH TO BE FRIGHTENING.  I PURCHASED THE CAR 3 YEARS AGO AND IT STALLED UPON LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP.  IT WAS IN 3 TIME IMMEDIAATELY.  SINCE THEN THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN CORAL SPRINGS FLORIDA HAS TOLD ME THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG.  SOMETIMES IS SEEMS TO BACKFIRE BEFORE STALLING AND OTHERS STALL QUIETLY.  IT IS RARE FIR THE CAR TO GET THROUGH BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WITHOUT STALLING.  IF I IDLE FOR FIVE OR SIX MINUTES IT STALLS.  GOING AROUND CLOVER LEAVES ON HIGHWAYS IT STALL. IT HAS STALLED HUNDRED OF TIMES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11265950,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2019","vin":"KNDPC3AC9F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I WAS GETTING OFF OF THE INTERSTATE, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ON THE OFF RAMP, AND MY CAR SHUT OFF. I CRANKED IT BACK UP AND IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A MECHANIC. IT BEGAN MAKING A NOISE (ONLY WHEN I FIRST PRESSED ON THE GAS). THE MECHANIC DROVE IT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND QUICKLY DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BOTTOM END OF MY MOTOR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11240933,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/06/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2019","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"THIS VEHICLE HAD A SERIOUS ENGINE PROBLEM.  THE CAR STOPPED AND CUT OFF AT A STOPLIGHT RECENTLY.  OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.  THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM AND NOW HAS TO HAVE A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE PART THAT CONTROLS EXHAUST, CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING.  THAT IS THE ENGINE CODE.  THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.  MECHANIC SUGGESTS THAT THE CAR HAS NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE TIMING BELT SOMETIMES WON'T  LET ENGINE TURN OVER. AND THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM IN FRONT OF THE MOTOR.  THIS IS A PROBLEM COMBINED WITH A POOR SEAL ON MOTOR, AND THE OIL PAN HAD A SERIOUS LEAK.  VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE OIL BECAME A BIG PROBLEM.  GOING TO WORK AND HAD TO STOP AND GET IT LOOKED AT.  DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD TOWARDS WORK, THANKFULLY A FARMER HELPED ME SINCE THE LEAK WAS BAD.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11217008,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2019","vin":"KNDPBCAC0F7","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS CHECKED BY MY LOCAL AUTO ZONE WITH A CODE INVOLVING A SLOW LEAK. THAT IS ALSO SOMETHING THAT IS ON RECALL FOR THESE KINDS OF VEHICLES SINCE JANUARY 2019. IT ALSO HAS TO DO WITH THE SAME RECALL I HAD DONE BEFORE AS STATED AS PART OF THE RECENT RECALL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11205760,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"05/06/2019","vin":"KNDPBCAC9F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"ENGINE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING SOUND WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING TO HOUSTON TX  AND THE ENGINE STALL ON ROAD. VERY BUSY ROAD. FORTUNATELY COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND NO OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND. AFTER CONTACT KIA MOTORS THEY SENT WRECKER SERVICE. BUT DID NOT TOW TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP BUT GARAGE IN NEAREST TOWN. MECHANIC HAD NO IDEA WHY VEHICLE WAS SENT TO HIM. I HAD TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO TOW CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP. AT DEALERSHIP NOW THEY SAY ENGINE IS PART OF RECALL BUT I NEVER RECIEVED ANY NOTICE TO TAKE OUR VEHICLE IN. NOW OVER A MONTH LATER STILL NO CAR AND NO ANSWER AS TO WHEN MY CAR WILL BE READY. AND PAYING FOR RENTAL. I GUESS THEY HAVE TO WAIT FOR FATALLY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11205464,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/19/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"05/03/2019","vin":"KNDPBCAC4F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I PURCHASED 2015 KIA SPORTAGE AT PEAK KIA IN LITTLETON COLORADO JULY 2015 NEW 0 MILES. ON APRIL 19,2019 I CONTACTED KIA DEALERSHIP 303-904-7800  BECAUSE THE CAR DASH WENT COMPLETELY BLANK, I SPOKE TO CURTIS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SPENT OVER AN HOUR TRYING TO DISCUSS MY ISSUE, I REPLACED MY BATTERY, THE NEXT DAY I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE SPEED, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO PEAK. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME A VEHICLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT LOOK AT MY CAR UNTIL MONDAY 4/22/2019. I WENT THE DEALERSHIP MANAGER AND FINALLY WAS GIVEN A VEHICLE TO DRIVE. ON 4/27/2019 THE DEALERSHIP WANTED THE LOANER VEHICLE BACK AND PUT ME INTO A RENTAL CAR, MY FRUSTRATION WITH BEING IN A RENTAL INSTEAD OF THE COURTESY VEHICLE IS THAT I ELECTED RENTAL CAR INSURANCE WHICH I AM PAYING OUT  OF POCKET DUE TO THE FACT THAT RENTAL CAR AGENCIES WILL FIND ANY DING OR DENT AND MAKE YOU PAY IF INSURANCE IS NOT ADDED. I FEEL LIKE THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE PROVIDED A COURTESY VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAD ALL OF THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DONE AT PEAK KIA, PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AS A CONSUMER I DID MY PART,  THE PURCHASE OF THIS NEW VEHICLE HAS NOT REACHED THE 4 YEAR MARK? KIA HAS 10 YEAR 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THE MOTOR. I WAS INFORMED BY PEAK THAT KIA WILL PUT A REFURBISHED ENGINE IN THE CAR WITH 12,000 WARRANTY AND 1 YEAR SO I AM LOSING MY ADDITIONAL 30,000 MILE WARRANTY AND 6 YEARS OF WARRANTY FROM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. THE REASON THAT I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE WITH 0 MILES AND COMPLETED SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS WAS TO ELIMINATE MECHANICAL  ISSUES .","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11205502,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"05/03/2019","vin":"","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN SOMETHING GAVE OUT ON ME. I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS AND THE CAR WAS NOT GOING ANYWHERE. I WASN'T SURE WHAT IT WAS AT FIRST UNTIL I CALLED AAA AND HAD THEM CHECK WHAT WAS WRONG. AT FIRST THEY SAID IT WAS THE STARTER BECAUSE WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY, THE LIGHTS CAME ON BUT WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE. I HAD TO LEAVE IT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OVERNIGHT. THAT NEXT MORNING I CALLED A TOW AND HAD THEM TAKE IT TO A NEARBY AUTO MECHANIC. HE THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE MOTOR THAT SEIZED UP ON ME AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME BETWEEN 2 TO 3K! THERE WAS A LOT OF OIL THAT LEAKED EVERYWHERE BUT I HAD DONE AN OIL CHANGE ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF PRIOR. SO I'M MAKING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I'VE READ ABOUT THESE TYPES OF SITUATIONS THAT OCCURRED WITH OTHER PEOPLE OUT OF NOWHERE!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11204104,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/19/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/27/2019","vin":"KNDPBCAC8F7","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"MY LOWBEAMS DO NOT WORK.  THE LAMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL DON'T WORK. THERE IS NO INFO IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IDENTIFYING THE FUSE OR MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE LOWBEAMS. I CONTACTED KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ON MARCH 22, 2019 (CASE# 13097019) WITH A 48 BUSINESS HR REP RETURN CONTACT COMMITTMENT. I JUST RECEIVED IT TODAY, APRIL 27, 2019, ADVISING ME TO TAKE TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TO CONTACT THEM AFTER THE DIAG SO THAT THEY CAN SPEAK WITH THE DEALER TO HELP RESSOLVE. NO IDICATION THAT THEY'LL PAY, OR DO A COURTESY REPAIR.  ELECTRICAL WORK CAN BE EXPENSIVE.  THIS IN MY OPINION IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, WITH NO RECALL. THE INTERNET IS LOADED WITH THIS SAME ISSUE ON VARIOUS KIA MODELS. PLEASE ASSIST ME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.  IF I RECEIVE A REPAIR CITATION, I CANNOT AFFORD LENGTHY AND EXPENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS AND I'LL HAVE TO PARK MY AUTO AND CANNOT WORK AS I WORK AFTER DARK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11160918,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/10/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/12/2018","vin":"KNDPB3AC6F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR WHILE APPROACHING TRAIN TRACKS THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE IT WOULDN'T DO SO. I HAD JUST ENOUGH MOMEMTIUM TO GET ME OVER THE TRACKS. I PULLED ONSIDE THE SHOULDER SHUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY. WHEN I TRIED TO CUT ON CAR AGAIN IT SHUT IMMEDIATELY OFF. I SAT THERE 10-15 MINS AND IT CUT BACK ON. WHEN I STARTED DRIVING IT AGAIN IT CUT OFF AGAIN AFTER 5 MINS. THIS WENT ON FOR ALMOST AND HOUR FOR ME TO GET HOME WHICH WAS ONLY 1/4 MILE AWAY.  NOW WHEN I TRY TO CUT IT ON IT SHUTTERS AND CUTS OFF. THE ENGINE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY.  ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ON A MAIN STREET.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11139569,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/04/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"10/10/2018","vin":"KNDPCCAC9F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"AFTER HEAVY RAIN DROVE THROUGH LARGE AMOUNT WATER SLOWLY. ONCE I GOT THREW THE WATER ALL OF MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OFF FOR 6 MINS, SO I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE SWITCHES. THEY CAME ON, BUT AS DROVE THE SMELL OF WIRES BURNING WAS VERY HEAVY IN THE CABIN, I HAD TO OPEN ALL WINDOWS UNTIL THE SMELL CLEARED. THERE HAS BEEN FREQUENT NEWS COVERAGE ON KIA VEHICLES CATCHING FIRE ON THE HIGHWAYS IN GEORGIA. ALSO, REPORTED THAT AFTER REQUIRED REPAIR WERE DONE, THESE CARS STILL CAUGHT FIRE. STILL NO NATIONWIDE ACKNOWLEDGE OF THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM BY THE MANUFACTURER. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY KIA. I HAVE NOT ANY INVESTIGATIONS BY ANY AGENCY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11111111,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/13/2018","vin":"KNDPBCAC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"SPUN A ROD IN THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11097533,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/09/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/23/2018","vin":"KNDPBCAC5F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IT STARTED KNOCKING, OIL PRESSURE & LEVELS WERE FINE. THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11082031,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/18/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/29/2018","vin":"","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AS ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND THEN EXPLODED. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AS THEY WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT AND DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED KIA OF CERRITOS DEALERSHIP ((562) 860-2424 LOCATED AT 18201 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL AND DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11078775,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/12/2018","vin":"KNDPB3AC5F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"THE 2015 KIA SPORTAGE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE MEDICAL CENTER WHERE MY WIFE HAD A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT. SHE WAS INSIDE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES WHEN AN ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE ABOUT A RED KIA IN THE PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE LOOKED, IT WAS HER CAR & THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALREADY ON SCENE & THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11043939,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/03/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/06/2017","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO KIA ON THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL TWICE AND THEIR CORPORATE OFFICES ONCE. I HAVE GAS THAT BUBBLES UP AND OUT OF THE GAS TANK.  THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK.  IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM.  IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT TIME OF THE DAY, OR  SEASON, OR GAS STATION I USE.  I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DEALERS, BOTH KIA.  THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM AND DON'T SEEM TO THINK IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MOST RECENT EVENT WAS THIS PAST FRIDAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11042052,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/31/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"11/01/2017","vin":"KNDPB3AC8F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHEN THE A/C  UNIT IS ON THERE IS A COOLANT SMELL INSIDE OF THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT IT UP TO THE DEALER BUT THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. I WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR YEARS AND IT IS NOT NORMAL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11040471,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/26/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"10/27/2017","vin":"KNDPB3AC3F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"DROVE VEHICLE APPROX 10 MINUTES SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, THOUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE DRIVING IN NEXT LANE, ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT LIGHT, I NOTICED THE HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE, I EXITED VEHICLE AND JUST 1-2 MINUTES ENGINE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11022956,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/23/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"09/13/2017","vin":"KNDPB3AC1F7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON, THEN ALL THE SERVICE LIGHTS LIT UP AND THE CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER.  LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO AN OFFRAMP AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE END OF THE OFFRAMP (SIGNAL) BEFORE THE CAR DIED COMPLETELY.  WE HAD TO PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE ROAD AND AROUND THE CORNER TO A CURB AS WE WERE BLOCKING ONE SIDE OF THE OFFRAMP.  HAD I NOT BEEN IN THE SLOW LANE AND NEAR AN OFFRAMP, THE CAR WOULD HAVE DIED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH MORE DANGEROUS SITUATION.  WAS TOLD BY KIA SERVICE DEPT. THAT THE ENGINE BLEW BECAUSE OF SLUDGE IN THE OIL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":11009830,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/03/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"07/18/2017","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"CPSC:I HAD A TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED ON MY 2015 KIA SPORTAGE.,  I WAS EXISTING THE CASTLE ROCK MOTEL IN FRIENDSHIP, WI WHEN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ERUPTED IN THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE MY 1 YEAR OLD GRANDSON WAS STRAPPED INTO THE CAR SEAT. ONE OF THE HOTEL EMPLOYEES SAW ME STRUGGLE TO GET HIM OUT OF THE CAR SEAT AND CAME TO ASSIST, AT THE SAME TIME DAUGHTER (WHO WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME) CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE HOTEL EMPLOYEE RETRIEVED SOME TOOLS AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISMANTLED THE BACK PANEL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND DETERMINED THE ROOT CAUSE WAS THE WIRING HARNESS \"BLACK BOX.\" THEY ADVISED ME TO HAVE A MECHANIC CHECK THE CAR BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE IT. *BF  UPDATED 07/19/2017*JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10979396,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/07/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"04/19/2017","vin":"KNDPB3AC2F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I BOUGHT MY CAR IN OCTOBER. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE GAS BUBBLING UP AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF AND IT HAS SPRAYED OUT AND ON ME AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THEY SAID TO USE ANOTHER GAS STATION. THE CAR IS STATIONARY, THE PUMP AND STATIONS HAVE NO BEARING ON THE ISSUE. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. I MARCH MY CAR WAS THERE FOR A LIST OF ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT SOME PART WAS REPLACED. WHEN I CALLED BACK TO TELL THEM IT STILL BUBBLES UP AT ME, THEY SAID BUT ITS NOT SPRAYING OUT AT YOU RIGHT? NOT THIS TIME. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER BECAUSE, \"I DON'T WANT TO ACCEPT WHAT THEY TELL ME ABOUT MY CAR.\"  I SAID, THE SERVICE TECH SAID THE CHANGED A PART, BUT IT IS STILL BUBBLING.  THAT \"SOUND\" YOU HEAR IS NORMAL FOR A KIA.  WE JUST CHANGED THE PART TO \"MAKE YOU HAPPY.\"  THIS WAS ON 4/7/17 WHEN THE GAS SPRAYED OUT OF THE CAR AND DOWN THE SIDE OF MY CAR. I HAVE NEVER BEEN GIVEN ANY PAPERWORK ON THE COMPLAINTS AND REPAIRS OF MY CAR.  I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE GAS TANK DOING BOTH ISSUES.  I SENT IT TO THE SALESMAN WHO SAID HE WOULD FORWARD IT TO HIS GENERAL MANAGER THE NEXT DAY. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE HEARD NOTHING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10971108,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2017","vin":"KNDPBCAC3F7","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY CAR STALLING WHEN I PRESS THE GAS I CAN START TO GO AND THEN COME TO A DEAD STOP AND NOT MOVE THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN PULLING ON A MAIN HWY AND HAS HAPPENED JUST DRIVEING DOWN THE ROAD... IT STALLS AND FEELS LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT CHANGING THIS IS AN EVERYDAY THING BUT I WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE ECO OFF BUT HAS NOT HELPED. THIS OCCURS DAILY SINCE I DECEMBER 2016","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10934620,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/11/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"12/12/2016","vin":"","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"THE LATE MODEL KIA SPORTAGE'S HAVE TERRIBLE REAR TURN SIGNALS.  THEY ARE A VERY SKINNY 1\" X 6\" LONG SLIT THAT IS MOUNTED INTO THE LOWER BUMPER COVER.  WHEN FOLLOWING ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY IN DAYLIGHT, A DRIVERS EYE IS NOT TRAINED TO BE LOOKING FOR A VERY SMALL, SKINNY LITTLE TURN SIGNAL THAT IS NOT INTEGRATED INTO THE BRAKE LIGHTS OR EVEN NEAR THE BRAKE LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE.  THE TURN SIGNAL IS ABOUT 18\"-24\" LOWER THAN THE BRAKE LIGHTS.  RECENTLY WHEN FOLLOWING ONE OF THESE VEHICLES I NEARLY HAD A COLLISION BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING AT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND NOTICING THE DRIVER SLOWING BUT WHEN THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC TO TURN INTO THEIR DRIVEWAY, I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BECAUSE I DID NOT SEE A TURN SIGNAL UNTIL I REALIZED IT WAS ONE OF THESE VEHICLES AND IT WAS ACTUALLY ON BUT COMPLETELY OUT OF MY LINE OF SIGHT.  THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A VERY SAFE DESIGN FOR THIS VEHICLE AND I AM SHOCKED THAT IT WAS APPROVED AS A SAFE DESIGN.  THEY SHOULD BE REWIRED TO INTEGRATE INTO THE BRAKE LIGHTS OR AT LEAST BE AN ALTERNATE COLOR, SUCH AS YELLOW, TO STAND OUT MORE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10919930,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":2,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/28/2016","vin":"KNDPBCAC6F7","components":"AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 50 MPH AND A WOMAN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I (T BONED ) HER. MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IMMEDIATELY ALL FUNCTIONS STOPPED WORKING.THE CAR FILLED WITH WHITE SMOKE FROM THE AIR BAG. MY WINDOWS WERE UP AND I COULD NOT ROLL THEM DOWN NOR STEER.I COULD NOT BREATH THE CAR WAS ROLLING IT STOPPED AT APPROX. 50 FT.WHEN I GOT OUT I WAS GASPING I HAD A WHITE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER ME IN MY NOSE. I'M VERY CONCERNED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10913926,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/09/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2016","vin":"KNDPB3AC9F7","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"INVOLVED IN A VERY LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT, GOING APPROXIMATELY 8-10MPH IF THAT, VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, PRESSED BRAKE, ROADS ICY, AND SLID INTO VEHICLE WHICH PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME.  IMPACT CAUSED AIRBAG TO COME OUT AND BROKE MY HAND/WRIST/ARM IN 3 PLACES.  I SIT FAR ENOUGH BACK ON PURPOSE, THE AIR BAG ONLY STUCK MY ARM. I DON'T THINK I WAS GOING FAST ENOUGH FOR THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY AT ALL. I AM PERMANENTLY DISFIGURED AND HAVE LIMITED FUNCTION OF MY DOMINANT HAND NOW.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10884082,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/29/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/11/2016","vin":"KNDPBCACXF7","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSION, SPRAINED NECK, AND SPRAINED SHOULDER THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT FURTHER INVESTIGATION WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10836265,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/15/2016","vin":"KNDPCCAC5F7","components":"POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE","summary":"WHILE ENTERING THE 290 FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MILES AN HOUR WE FELT A PULSE AND THEN AN AUDIBLE VOICE CAME OVER OUR RADIO WITH A DISPLAY ILLUMINATING AS WELL STATING THAT THERE WAS A \"POSSIBLE CONDITION WITH OUR ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DETECTED AND THAT WE SHOULD SCHEDULE A FULL SYSTEM CHECK WITH THE KIA DEALERSHIP.\" THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. WITH THE LOCATION OF THE INCIDENT THERE WAS AN EXTREME DANGER OF COLLISION AS THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY COME OUT OF THE IMMEDIATE SITUATION. WITHOUT A SHOULDER TO PULL OVER ON WE THEN MADE OUR WAY TO A SIDE STREET AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND WE THEN HAD TO ARRANGE OUR OWN TRANSPORTATION FROM THE DISABLED VEHICLES LOCATION TO A PLACE THAT WAS OPEN AND WE WERE ABLE TO SECURE TRANSPORTATION. CALLING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE NEXT MORNING WE WERE MET WITH A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF IT BEING A \"SENSOR\" AND THEN AFTER WE PERSONALLY VISITED THE DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAIN HOW WE DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN OUR VEHICLE THEY WENT ON TO SAY THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THAT PROBLEM AND WOULD LOOK AT IT. I AGAIN REITERATED THAT IN A NEW VEHICLE WHETHER IT WAS THE CAR ITSELF OR A FAULTY PART I DID NOT FEEL SAFE AS I HAD LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND IN ANY OTHER SITUATION WOULD HAVE NOT HAD THE OUTCOME I DID. THEN BEING TOLD THAT IT COULD BE A ECM THEY WOULD FURTHER LOOK INTO IT. I STATED AGAIN, NO MATTER WHAT THE PROBLEM I WAS FEARFUL OF GETTING BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AS THIS WAS NOT A RESULT DUE TO PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE BUT RATHER A FAULTY PART OF ANOTHER UNDISCOVERED ISSUE IN THE CAR THAT HAD NO WARNING BUT RATHER JUST AN IMMEDIATE OCCURRENCE. I STAND FIRM IN MY STATEMENT THAT KIA SHOULD LOOK AT WHY THIS HAPPENED AND NOT FURTHER BET ON THE CHANCE THAT THIS WILL NOT REOCCUR AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE IN FULL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10767409,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2015","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ALL THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER  STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THE ODOMETER ALSO FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES APPEARED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. ....UPDATED 10-27-15 *BF","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10743378,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/04/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/24/2015","vin":"KNDPB3AC7F7","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"GLASS ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SHATTERED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVE. WINDOWS DOWN ABOUT THREE INCHES ALL AROUND.   UPDATED 09/09/15*LJ","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]},{"odiNumber":10706641,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/30/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"04/20/2015","vin":"KNDPB3AC9F7","components":"STEERING","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ON THE MA PIKE NEAR BOSTON AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE.  I HAD A NEED TO TURN INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE.    I TURNED ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND STARTED TO ENTER THE RIGHT LANE AND FOR SOME UNEXPLAINED REASON THE VEHICLE STARTED SWERVING BACK TO THE LEFT (LIKE IT WAS SELF CORRECTING)!  I TRIED AGAIN TO ENTER THE RIGHT LANE AND AGAIN THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT.  I WAS IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET TO THE RIGHT LANE, CARS BEHIND ME WERE BLOWING THEIR HORNS AND I WAS AFRAID OF A POSSIBLE ROLL-OVER!    THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP ON 16 APRIL 2015 FOR EVALUATION AND I WAS TOLD ALL THE \"CODES\" CHECKED OUT FINE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.    THE SERVICE ADVISOR MENTIONED TO ME THAT SOME MODELS COME WITH A LANE MONITORING SYSTEM, AND THE WAY HE DESCRIBED HOW IT WORKED WAS EXACTLY WHAT I HAD EXPERIENCED!  MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE BECAUSE THE SERVICE ADVISOR STATED A CAMERA WOULD HAVE BEEN MOUNTED NEAR THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.      ONE OF MY CONCERNS IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE SOFTWARE FOR THIS SYSTEM IS EMBEDDED IN MY VEHICLE AND IS INTERMITTENTLY TRIGGERING.    FRANKLY, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT THE PRESENT TIME, AND I AM SURPRISED THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT RETAIN THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER INTENSIVE EVALUATION    MY WIFE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE TWICE.  THE FIRST AT THE BEGINNING OF MARCH AND  THE SECOND AT THE MIDDLE OF MARCH TRAVELING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}