NHTSA Complaint #11541888 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541888
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 30, 2023
Date Filed	August 31, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving on the freeway and my car suddenly jolted, smoked started pouring from the hood, and then immediately caught fire once I pulled off the road within minutes. There were no warnings, no engine lights, nothing that pointed to an issue until this happened. I was at risk of getting hit by others in the freeway — I luckily was able to get to the side of the road and immediately called 911. Fire department came within minutes, and dowsed the car, which was fully engulfed in flames.

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