NHTSA Complaint #11694257 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11694257
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 16, 2025
Date Filed	October 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

On October 16, 2025 my car lost ability to accelerate while driving on highway. Just as the car was losing motive power the engine light came on. Car was then towed to a mechanic. After looking at the car the mechanic reported that the engine had seized and I would need a new engine. The mechanic was able to get the engine moving. The week before I had put oil in the car as I noticed it was going through oil faster.

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