Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Sportage.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
The contact owns a 2010 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 service brakes, hydraulic however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts are not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Car was running and began to leave store parking lot, car was knocking, and then entire car stopped working-power steering, lights, brakes. Car would not start again. After tow and diagnosis, the engine would not turn over. No oil was found in the engine. The oil light had been intermittently lit on hills but was not on consistently. Car had been knocking intermittently the week prior. Technician said that it was possible rod failure. There were no oil leaks under the car. There was no unusual smell until it died. Oil had been changed less than 3 months prior.