NHTSA Complaint #11464360 — 2011 KIA SPORTAGE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11464360
Vehicle	2011 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 5, 2022
Date Filed	May 12, 2022
Mileage	27,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rod bearings failed and the engine seized. The contact related the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

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