NHTSA Complaint #11573248 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11573248
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 3, 2024
Date Filed	February 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

While driving on the highway, vehicle lost all electrical power. The engine stayed running, but I lost use of anything electrical including the power steering, headlights, and dashboard functions. Vehicle power resumed after about a minute and we made it home, but the vehicle would not start after this. After calling our KIA dealership they advised taking the vehicle in immediately via tow. After looking through the vehicle, it was found that a fuse inside of the battery harness had melted. This caused the battery cable to heat up to ~200 degrees. The cause is still unclear, but we worry about this happening in the future. We are still waiting for the cable to be replaced at this time.

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