NHTSA Complaint #11641671 — 2020 KIA SPORTAGE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11641671 |
| Vehicle | 2020 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WV |
Consumer Description
[XXX] the vehicle was driven approx. 20-25 miles and parked at a local grocery store in front of the propane tanks. No warning lights came on. Regular maintenance on vehicle. The vehicle caught on fire and was extinguished by the local FD. Total loss. Case filed with kia to request an investigation however no timely response. The vehicle is at the insurance auction yard now and we are waiting on guidance for an investigation regarding the start of the fire. No guidance given and insurance would like to settle the claim, however we would like to know why/where the fire started. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Related Complaints for the 2020 KIA SPORTAGE
Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints
#11707427
We only have 58,000 on our car . We had extremely low oil and light never came on it blinked randomly. We still had 2...
#11689369
Top clear coat started peeling on handles, mirrors and above the trunk.
#11666705
On May 19, 2025 I was driving down the highway at approximately 70mph and experienced a loud explosion sound and my p...
#11594014
The engine has excessive engine oil consumption. Frequent oil changes and payment for oil. Vehicle also is not indica...
#11591138
The anti theft software failed. The vehicle is not available for inspection it was stolen. The vehicle was locked a...
Recent Complaints for the 2020 KIA SPORTAGE
#11719132
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car was driving, stopped at a stoplight, never moved again. 3 lights came on, Check Engine, Check Oil (Which had been...
#11719132
ENGINE
Car was driving, stopped at a stoplight, never moved again. 3 lights came on, Check Engine, Check Oil (Which had been...
#11717876
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I came home from vacation and found my car completely dead. We took the battery in and ended up changing this. Soon l...
#11717876
ENGINE
I came home from vacation and found my car completely dead. We took the battery in and ended up changing this. Soon l...
#11715739
ENGINE
In April of 2025, it was noticed that my Sportage was consuming oil. There were no leaks or smoke just having to put...