Apr 27, 2022Engine & coolingFire
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact opened the hood and noticed an abnormal burning odor. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed the oil was not entering the engine and an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V051000 ( Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
NHTSA ODI 11462496
Jan 14, 2019AirbagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE PASSED THE CONTACT ILLEGALLY ON THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OVER A LITTLE WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE STRUCK GRAVEL AND LOST CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHRONIC WHIPLASH, A CONCUSSION, A SORE ARM, AND BACK INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE OTHER VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,974.
NHTSA ODI 11169871
May 20, 2016AirbagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A ROAD SIGN, A POLE, AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,905. ...01/04/17 *BF UPDATED 12/11/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI 10870011
Jul 25, 2014Visibility & wipersBody & structure1 injury
MY 5YEARS DAUGHTER HAVE HER WINDOW LITTLE OPEN WHEN SHE HAS HER FINGER ON THE WINDOW. I CLOSED THE WINDOW WITHOUT NOTICED THAT SHE HAS HER FINGER THERE. REALLY HURTS HER AND DIDN'T GET SO BAD BECAUSE SHE WAS FASTER IM WONDERING IF KIA DOESN'T PROVIDE A SAFETY LOCKER FOR WINDOWS PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE *TR
NHTSA ODI 10616427