Engine failure while driving on the highway at 60 mph. The engine started making rattling noise and all of the lights flashed and the engine died. After moving to the side of the road the engine would not restart. It was towed to a dealer who said the engine had to be replaced. This car has had oil changes every 3000 miles and only has 83000 miles on it. The dealer will replace the engine with a used engine with 68000 miles for $6300. I am concerned that the replacement engine will have the same problem. There was a recall on similar engines but this one was not included. The symptoms seem to be the same as the recall.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

As I was driving down the highway at about 70 mph my RPM dropped to 0, check engine, oil and battery lights all came on and my speed dropped to about 35 mph in a matter of seconds. I was able to pull over and shut the car off, it would not restart. State police were on the scene within a half hour, setting up flares, and I had to have the car towed only to be informed that it was in complete engine failure. My 2.4L engine was not included in the recall, as Kia so quickly informed me when I tried to get assistance, and my warranty had expired exactly 3 months 22 days prior to the engine failure. Kia has offered no help whatsoever, if they return my calls, so I am now expected to put a new engine in a car that is 5 years old with only 55,000 miles on it, out of my own pocket. Car was maintained, routine oil changes, absolutely no reason for this failure. Mechanic has stated finding a used engine to fit my model has been extremely difficult, as this seems to be a reoccurring issue with all Sportage models.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 30 mph, the rod bearings fractured and the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,601.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

As I was driving on interstate 20, car began knocking. Pulled over to a gas station to check the oil (had enough oil) and add more, just to be on the safe side. Got back on the interstate and car began knocking louder then without warning car shut off completely. Towed it to a local Kia dealership where they determined the bearings were bad and declined to help. Car has 110000 miles and gets routine oil changes. There was no prior warning; check engine light, oil light, etc.

- Killeen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 55 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt. The dealer (transitowne Kia, 3160 transit rd, West seneca, NY 14224, (716) 668-3700) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

While driving in town the engine started to knock. Sounded like a wood pecker under the hood. The oil was checked and was at the full line. The vehicle was towed to the local Kia dealer where it was determined that the engine has a bad bearing. Kia declined to help with the repair. It is a 2013 with 108,000 miles. It is a 2.4 liter engine that has had regular oil changes.

- Ridgeley, WV, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 60 mph, the engine made a noise and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (evans Kia (4580 Washington rd, evans, ga 30809, (706) 305-4000) where it was diagnosed that the engine froze up. The contact ended up trading the car in for an upgrade since the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

My daughter was driving the car on the highway and suddenly felt vibration and heard a loud engine noise. The engine light went on immediately. She quickly pulled off the road/turned off the car, worried it would catch fire. Oil changes have been done every 3,000 miles with documentation. She had an oil change 7-23-18. The engine ceased working on 7-26-18 while driving on the highway. The car had 55K miles on it and never had any problems as it was well-maintained. The engine prematurely ceased. Car was towed to a mechanic in palestine, tx who said the car was recalled for engine failure and recommended having it towed to Kia in tyler, tx. Kia is saying that my daughter's car is not covered by this recall and the engine no longer works. This car was in pristine condition and the make and year is listed as a recall for engine failure! the mechanic at Kia said there was oil in the car. A well maintained engine should not die at 55K miles! I want this investigated please as soon as possible. My car is sitting at the dealership in tyler, tx. My daughter should have had many many more years of use with this car and now has no way to get to college! I feel Kia does not want to take responsibility for their faulty engine. Please help. Kia tech case number is 12009982 to pull up the details and pictures.

- Frisco, TX, USA

Engine suddenly started making a loud clanking noise and engine light went on as I was driving on the highway. I had to pull over immediately and turn off the car for safety.

- Frisco, TX, USA

Engine ceased while driving on highway

- Atwater, CA, USA

Engine lost power and made a terrible noise while driving at 50 mph brought to a reputable mechanic in area and he found metal particles and worn bearings in lower engine checked for recalls and found none had to replace engine at own expense

- Edgewater, FL, USA

Just watched a news release on nbc indicating the possiblity of a fire from the underside of vehicle. I'm concerned that this organization is dragging its feet on a recall. Endangering my family. Please do what needs to be done before more serious tragidies occur.

- Graham, WA, USA

Driving 65 mph on a major highway. Hear a popping like sound and the car completely stops running. No power, no flashers. Able to pull over without incidence. However this could have been extremely dangerous if it were during rush hour.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Metal in my motor. Extended warranty expired 800 miles ago and Kia, the fox Kia dealership, nor the warranty company, protective asset protection will do anything for me. Ive had the vehicle less than 2.5 yr.

- Jenison, MI, USA

Engine blew without warning while driving on a city street. Vehicle was towed to private mechanic. I was told that I would need a new engine and it was not due to lack of maintenance. He has seen three Kia vehicles within the last two weeks with the same exact issue. Contacted Kia customer service and was advised to have vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic confirmed a rod had been thrown and needed new engine. Mechanic also confirmed oil was clean and full. I faxed all of my maintenance records to dealership. Area district manager refused goodwill towards cost of engine. I never spoke to the district manager. I was told my only other option was to contact Kia customer service and to have my complaint escalated in the system. My VIN was not included in the recall even though my engine has the same exact problem as the recall. The recall needs to be expanded to include all Kia Sportages. Kia is making money off of its own manufacturing defect. My vehicle had approximately 108,000 miles on it when the engine blew. There are hundreds complaints about this happening. I don't understand why it is taking so long for the recall to be expanded. It has been under investigation for over a year by the NHTSA.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

Vehicle experienced loss of power while accelerating on the highway and making a dangerous left turn across two lanes of traffic. A knocking noise coming from the engine persisted after this loss of power. The vehicle was immediately taken to the closest Kia dealership the following day and diagnosed as having engine bearing failure. Kia currently has a recall (SC-147) for engines demonstrating this type of failure, but we were told that the recall did not extend to the engine in our 2013 Kia Sportage. The vehicle currently has 109,856 miles on the engine and was in overall good shape and mechanically sound.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

Engine has 94000 miles, and started making an awful knocking sound. Pulled into service station and was told engine full of metal shavings and the engine needs replaced. Kia customer service says this Kia not covered by the recent engine recall, and my responsibility to cover it, even though it seems to be the same issue as those covered? engine always maintained like it should be and no previous issues until this. All of a sudden without any warning the engine starts chewing itself apart. Luckily there was somewhere close to stop before it seized up on the highway.

- Mooresville, MO, USA

My 2013 Kia Sportage engine light alarmed while driving to work. Immediately after the engine and car began rattling, followed by the engine completely shutting off. I was able to coast to the side of the road out of harms way. This is my wife's car that I use occasionally and normally she would be driving with our two boys in the back. This vehicle has been routinely serviced with no issues at all until today. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who soon informed me that the engine was blown. As I described what happened to him he informed me that a recall for 2013 Kia Sportages with the same issues happened last year. I contacted Kia and was informed that my vehicle was not covered under the recall although it did sound similar. I am very confused at how this is happening to several other people as well with Kia not having to own their mistake.

- Thomasville, GA, USA

2013 Kia sorento engine recall: I was driving on the freeway in southern California to visit family when I started hearing a clicking sound coming from my car. It sounded like a woodpecker and it happened each time I hit the gas. When I accelerated slightly to merge over to the right to exit the freeway when I lost power, the gas pedal didn't respond. I was able to navigate traffic and coast to a stop on the off ramp. When this happened the check oil light, battery light, and check engine light came on. I then shut off my car, put on the hazard lights, and when I tried to start my car again it wouldn't start. I had to be towed from the freeway off ramp an hour later. I keep up with the regular maintenance and this should not have happened to my car at 107,000 miles. The dealership that it was towed to told me that the engine seized up and they are not sure why, some part in the middle...I drive this road to visit family often and if this would have happened at another point in my journey I could have been in a very bad accident. Sometimes on this freeway there are little to no shoulders, blind corners, and very dark at night with high speed traffic. Had this happened during an uphill section I could have been rear-ended or caused an accident as I lost all power and the flow of traffic is fast.

- Tulare, CA, USA

This week I heard a noise in my car, believe it was in the motor. Internet shows many recalls, I called Kia and was told my car not part of the recall. I filed a claim with them file/case # 12719646 and contacted a local dealer. Performance Kia, moosic pa. Took car for evaluation. They preformed test and result. Engine has internal bearing failure. They contacted Kia to see if qualifies for replacement after losing 3 hours of work waiting they were not approved to replace at time. Having no other form of transportation I left with vehicle and an estimate of $4836.27. Called Kia it is under review. Next morning called Kia again still under review in hands of dm over service.called dealership to advise. He contacted dm for update was told replacement denied by Kia. Out of pocket. Car has 86000 miles. No extended warranty. Internet claims my motor not covered although many complaints on line with the 2.4 motor. Not sure why this is not covered. Coming home from work last night motor died. Able to restart and make it rest of way home so I don't have towing bill on top of other expense.new recalls just last year after we made this purchase.I purchased this after owning a 03 Santa Fe with 200,000 to have something more reliable. Obvious failure in motor issues as parts are difficult to find. Research many recalls on Kia and Hyundai vehicles with 2.0 & 2.4 motors

- Dallas, PA, USA