{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11739664,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/14/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/23/2026","vin":"KNDPVCAG5P7","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.  The vehicle developed a \u201cCheck Hybrid System\u201d warning and was diagnosed by a Kia dealership as having a failure involving the high-voltage hybrid system, specifically the MCU (Motor Control Unit).  The dealership informed me that the vehicle may be unsafe to drive due to the possibility of fire risk associated with the high-voltage system. I was told technicians had to use specialized protective equipment while diagnosing the issue and that the diagnosis process took nearly a week.  The repair estimate was approximately $5,000, in addition to approximately $750 charged for diagnostics alone. The vehicle is reportedly out of warranty due to mileage, even though this appears to involve a major hybrid system component and a potential safety defect.  This concerns me because:  - the vehicle is a relatively new 2023 model, - the failure involves the high-voltage hybrid system, - Kia advised the vehicle may catch fire, - and independent mechanics generally cannot service or repair these proprietary hybrid components.  I believe this may represent a broader safety issue or defect involving the hybrid system or MCU components in Kia hybrid vehicles.  I am requesting that this matter be investigated for possible safety defects, recall eligibility, or manufacturer responsibility.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2023","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"SPORTAGE HYBRID","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}