{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"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."}]}]}