The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud knocking sound. The contact stated that the vehicle previously had the brakes, four tires, fuel injectors, and spark plugs replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough driving. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Appleton, WI, USA

At an instant i though i herd a pop come from the front under the hood then i looked all the gauges lite up and the engine lite also Damon on and i noticed the RPM dropped to Zero and it would not restart

- Pahrump, NV, USA

The contact's sister owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while she was driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a jolt to the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact-€™s sister stated that the brakes worked as needed; however, the power steering assist failed, and extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle off the highway. The contact-€™s sister stated that soon after stopping, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

The contact's son owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her son was driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to her home where a mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed her that there was a recall on the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was notified of the failure and her vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure and the contact was informed that her vehicle did not qualify for repair under the recall. The contact was then given an estimate for a new engine. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

- Tustin, CA, USA

The contact's client owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while his client was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the mechanic discovered that a rod had blown through the engine resulting in engine failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 KIA Sportage. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The contact pulled to the shoulder of the highway and had the vehicle towed to her home. The contact stated that a knocking noise would emit from the vehicle after multiple failed attempts to restart the engine. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed her that her vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's friend's residence, who works as an independent mechanic, and diagnosed the vehicle with an engine. The battery, alternator, and starter were replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was informed that since the oxygen sensor recall was not repaired the manufacturer would not cover the engine repair. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (westside Kia, 23005 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, (888) 284-4718) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

We experience an intermittent raw gasoline smell in the interior cabin of the vehicle. This problem started a few weeks after purchasing the vehicle and has persisted ever since despite 3 repair attempts at Kia dealerships (22aug2012, 07jan2013, 30jan2013). Because it is intermittent (occurring once or twice every couple weeks) and without an obvious pattern, the dealerships have been unable to reproduce the smell on the days we've brought the vehicle in. On the 3rd repair visit (30jan2013), the technician was "unable to verify smell, but inspected and found fuel around intake at the fuel injector bases." They replaced O-rings to attempt to fix the issue. For a week or so we thought the issue was fixed, but since the 3rd visit have on at least four occasions noticed a prominent raw gasoline smell in the cabin. The closest to a pattern that we've noticed is that on days when the smell occurs, it is strongest and most obvious when the vehicle is idling with the heater/ac fan on. We also think, but are not sure, that there may be a correlation with days involving precipitation (snow/rain).

- Howell, MI, USA