Issue ID | 1530893 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11171075 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 15/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine was updated regarding software , but engine shut down while in hwy operation at accelerating speeds and immediatly shut down reducing speed to 20 mph may cause fatal accident if trator trailer rear ends you during this occurace since one was coming up or traffic in general considering people don't react anymore. Dealers seam reluctant to reports these occurances. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7200 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLASSBORO, NJ |
VIN pattern | KNDPM3AC8J7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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