NHTSA Complaint #11415591 — 2013 KIA SPORTAGE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11415591
Vehicle	2013 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 22, 2021
Date Filed	May 7, 2021
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO BEARING FAILURE

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