NHTSA Complaint #11698089 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11698089
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 7, 2023
Date Filed	November 7, 2025
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the seat belt chime reminder, the blind spot warning system, and the turn signal sound were inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for a diagnostic test. The contact declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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