{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11733886,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/26/2026","vin":"KNDPC3A2XD7","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Claim #25921274  To Whom It May Concern,  I am writing to formally dispute Kia\u2019s denial of warranty coverage for the engine failure in my 2013 Kia Sportage.  Per communication with customer care, Kia denied my claim on the basis of \u201cexcessive mileage between oil changes.\u201d However, this conclusion is not supported by sufficient evidence and does not meet the legal standard required under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.  My vehicle received regular oil changes at intervals ranging from approximately 5,000 to 13,000 miles using full synthetic oil designed for extended service intervals. While these intervals may exceed conservative manufacturer recommendations, they do not constitute neglect, nor do they establish that maintenance caused the engine failure.  The engine failure occurred suddenly while driving at highway speed, resulting in a complete seizure and requiring an emergency stop. This type of abrupt failure is consistent with known defects in Kia\u2019s  engines, particularly rod bearing failure, and not indicative of progressive oil starvation or maintenance-related damage.  Under federal warranty law, Kia bears the burden of demonstrating a causal connection between the alleged maintenance deficiency and the specific mechanical failure. A general assertion regarding oil change intervals is insufficient. To date, Kia has not provided evidence establishing that my maintenance practices caused or contributed to the engine seizure.  Accordingly, I request the following: 1.All documentation supporting the denial of my claim, including: \u2022Photographs of engine teardown \u2022Inspection reports \u2022Evidence of sludge, oil starvation, or restricted oil flow 2.A written explanation detailing how the oil change intervals directly caused the engine failure, rather than a known defect associated with this engine.  Absent such evidence, the denial of coverage constitutes a breach of warranty under KIA\u2019s engine settlement  program and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2013","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}