NHTSA Complaint #11518710 — 2013 KIA SPORTAGE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518710
Vehicle	2013 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	December 4, 2022
Date Filed	April 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

While driving on the highway there was a 'pop' sound and then the smell of smoke. After pulling over to the side of the highway, roughly 20 seconds later, smoke was pouring out of the front of the vehicle and within a minute it was engulfed in flames.

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