Car Stall problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sportage

My mother 2013 kia Sportage lx just stalled out which drive down the road my mother is 80 year old if two gentleman did stop and push car off the road she could of been killed the car start smoking one gentleman called me I picked her up and had the kia road side towed the 2013 kia Sportage towed to the dealership they told us that the motor was blown up and we would have to buy a new motor this vehicle had no sign of the car motor would blow up all maintenance has been made on this car why would this happen this call had no recalls why she owes money on this car and now after 14 month of having this car the mtor just blows up this is unfair that now she has no car but is paying 3300 prr month for her car payment car motor do not blow up the car is at daytona beach kia we have been waiting for kia manufacturer motor to return a phone call about this car no one knows nothing about this car I woud like you to get in touch with this company so we know what to do maybe we need an attorney I just do under whey the NHTSA would not help in this problem and why would you let this become a big problem people could be killed this was plamcoast parkway I have already filed a complaint against this manufacturer and found other complain about this car almost all withthe same VIN. Num please contact me about what nexts judithromano3@gmail. Com or phone number 3864021555 I hope you do help thank you. Why was this car recalled you have 246 complaints on the 2013 kia Sportage lx VIN no. Kndpb3a29d7477730 the other complaints have the same VIN but the last 4 digits are blocked this is problem for us.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at low speeds in traffic, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact's wife attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to youngblood kia (3525 s campbell Ave, springfield, mo 65807, (866) 825-9532) and diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 70,000. The VIN was not included.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the oil was drained and the contact was informed that metal shaving was found in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Driving to work I heard a knocking in the engine. The car stalled all the lights on the dash came on. A rod had broken. Took to local kia dealer and was told this is a common, frequent problem with this engine and while many other kia engines were recalled for some reason mine was note. There are many other complaints of the exact same thing happening with this car. I feel this engine should be recalled also.

I was driving at about 40mph with my 16 month old in the car and heard a dull knocking noice. As I approached a stop light my car stalled and the engine light came on. I turned my engine over again and it started up with the same knocking noice that got louder as I accelerated. I made it up the road to advanced auto who told me I needed it towed as it was likely my engine seizing. Had it towed to my independent mechanic who confirmed a rod had come loose due to bad bearings and that I need a completely new engine. Kia has told me that as a 2nd owner on a non transferable 10yr 100k mike warranty I am not covered also that my VIN is not part of the sc147 recall although the same motor in other models of the same years had been recalled along with the other 300ish reports on here. 88k miles regular oil changes maintenance and inspections still owe on my loan and now have to come up with 7k to repair my now 7yr old car.

We were driving down hwy 75 s the car was on cruse control , the engine began to rev up so I took the cruise control off , the car began to knock so I was making my way to the edge of the road when flames and smoke began coming from the rear of the car . Other drivers began to call 911 and reported my car was on fire. At this time I heard a load noise from the engine and the engine blew . I was able to make it to the side of the road and turned off the engine . Police , fire and roadside assistance all showed up . My kia and the year are among the recall engine but my VIN number is not , so kia consumer will not do anything to help me . I have done my research on here and have seen many other kia engines on here the same as mine that have done the same exact thing but not been in the recall . It is time kia steps up and does something about this . There was only 92 thousand miles on my engine all oil changes were good new air filter just installed and tires just rotated , I took very good care of my car it was not abused . But kia is offering nothing to help . They did state that they will send it further up the chain . That could take weeks .

As driving vehicle stalled out. When I towed to mechanic, they told me engine seized and locked. I was searching on line looks like kia has lot of problems with these engine and they are not safe.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled oevr to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residense and then to an independent mechanic, they determined that bearing wear caused the engine to seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Bp.

I returned home from vacation driving down my street and vehicle shacked then stalled. The vehicle started back as I was able to get vehicle home. The next day vehicle wouldn't start so I bought a battwry cause it was no power to the vehicle. After replacing the battery vehucle still had no power. Towed vehicle to shop that Monday and was advised my motor was locked up. I check online about my type of vehicles and learned there was a recall. I contacted kia dealership and was advised that my VIN is not included in recall even though it done the same thing the recall advised would happen.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While operating the vehicle, it suddenly stalled and became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to kia of warrington (1425 easton rd, warrington, PA) where it was diagnosed that the engine was severely damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. An independent mechanic was able to come to the scene and diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called first kia (2081 first st, simi valley, CA 93065, (805) 526-9776) and was informed to bring in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,042.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gateway kia of denville (located at 3101 NJ-10, denville, NJ 07834, (973) 361-0400) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 13175736. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine and oil pressure warning indicators illuminated, the rpms revved, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). An unknown dealer was contacted by telephone. The manufacturer's customer care hotline was called, but the contact did not speak with anyone. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.

I was driving on the 14 freeway the oil light flashed car stalled out I had the car towed a mechanic looked at it said a baring was thrown and there was a recall & to call the dealership. They said there was a recall but not on my VIN number there is nothing else I can do. Everything that happened is exactly what the recall stated how can I get this taken care of I need my car I'm a single mom and disabled.

Takata recall as I was driving the car out of no where the vehicle idled down and then stalled. I tried to restart the car but it kept stalling out. I then got it towed to kia and they found metal fragments inside the engine. This engine only has about 76000 miles on it. Dont know how this would even happen but I was doing 35 mph when it decided to stall on me with my kids in the car at a busy intersection.

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.

My husband and I were driving from atlanta to huntsville, alabama thus weekend(4/21/18). About 2 hours into our trip the car stalled out. We pulled over and it cranked right back up. Then as we were about 20 minutes from our final destination, the engine started knocking and then seized. We were driving on a four lane highway going about 50mph and this could have easily caused a serious accident. We had it towed to a shop that told us that a rod was thrown and then had it towed to the closest kia dealership where we were told we needed a new engine. . Because I am a second owner the warranty will not cover this. In doing research I have found hundreds of other people who have had the same thing happen to them. I have read people using the exact same word �sludge� in the engine over and over. I believe kia is hiding a problem and it is unacceptable. A 2013 Sportage with less than 80,000 miles on it shouldn't have this kind of engine problem. It has basically totaled the car because the engine is $6000 to replace. We have not done anything to fix it yet as we are looking into our options.

Similar issue as sp147 for kia. Sportage has similar engine and the same issue. My engine is blown and has some metal shavings. It stalled, would not start. Had it towed to garage where they said code was for the oil control valve. Replaced but still would not run. Removed engine cover and found metal shavings and engine bad. Engine is maintained, dealership did oil change a while ago and found nothing.

My 2013 Sportage continues to stall/shut down while driving at a high rate of speed. This is very scary. Had it towed dealership. Is there a recall?.