NHTSA Complaint #11700981 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11700981
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 14, 2025
Date Filed	November 22, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

Air conditioner, have short circuit, it works at liveral. A wired is coming out from box underneath steering wheel. And the worst problem is the tires were totally unsafe to drive, found out this problem on Nov. 14, 2025 (bought car on September 27,2025) when took car to tire center. Right rear tire was a explosion to happen, was bold and bumped, after inspection was performed.

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