Vehicle has approx. 66,000 miles and the engine began knocking and the oil pressure warning light began flashing while driving. Although there is an open recall on many of the Kia and Hyundai vehicles, we were told this particular model is not part of the recall, even though the engine is exhibiting the same exact symptoms of the recalled engines. Now we are getting the runaround from Kia North America, the dealership, and the extended warranty company.

- Snellville, GA, USA

At 85K miles and after regular maintenance, the engine seized while in stop-and-go traffic. The car accelerated to about 35 mph from about 10 mph and then just died, requiring a new engine. There was no prior indication of any engine issues. The car had just completed a 400 mile round-trip road trip the previous weekend without any issues. We believe this is the same engine issue currently under recall and that the recall should be expanded.

- Campbell, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise under the hood and the engine stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (kemper Kia, 300 finderne ave, bridgewater, NJ 08807 (732) 469-4500) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not offer any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to make a clunking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the dealer would be contacted so the vehicle could be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). On the day of the appointment, the contact was informed that the case was reassigned and the approval of the repair was denied. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

1st incident engine stalled while driving, noticed RPM's were running to high and automatic trans shifted only when backing off accelerator petal and a "paap" sound was emitted from the engine, engine turned over but failed to start before battery died after 3 turnover, dealer replaced the battery and found no other issues, customer was charged $180. But, "over the next 14 days driver noticed engine momentary ran erratically without any pattern, then about 13 days a clacking sound began, and became increasingly louder, vehicle stalled twice when releasing the accelerator petal, after the 2nd stall the check engine light came on, a code P0014 was noted, engine restarted but was making loud clacking sounds, towed to another dealer, stated connecting rod bearing failure resulted in clogging the oil control valve starving the top of the engine of oil. Dealer also stated the timing chain had jumped. Covered by Kia warranty a new engine is to be installed at no charge, were hoping, failure occurred at 59,000 miles, oil was changed at regular intervals..

- Riverside, NJ, USA

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?

- Austin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 40 mph and approaching a ramp, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and restarted. The check engine and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Imperial, MO, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes were making an abnormal noise and were rusting. In addition, the vehicle was leaking fluid from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that brake fluid was needed and the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the turbo voltage regulator needed to be adjusted. The turbo voltage regulator was adjusted but the failure later recurred. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.

- Malden, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. While performing maintenance on the vehicle, the independent mechanic noticed that the upper and lower engine oil pan and seal were leaking oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,932.

- Lima, OH, USA

When you climb hills like the one on interstate 20 or a small incline in our driveway the car want go the gas is mashed to the floor and instead of the car speeding up it slows down. Doing 80 I-20 start up hill slows down to below 60mph. When you to start out of the drive way or from a stop sign you just barley mash the gas the car takes off likes its going to the fire. Drive the car 2 1/2 miles and it will use 3/4 tank of gas. Brakes grab when roads are not wet they are dry as the desert. 01-28-2015 jt's Kia, the place we bought it from, said, "they found nothing wrong with the car and they did not do any work to the car 01-28-2015 got the car back from jt's they did do something about the brakes and the gas because the brakes are tighter than they were before we took it to them and the gas hand doesn't move like it did. It still loses power going up hills on I-20 but not as bad as it did of course they weren't any as step as the one around exit 11 the grainteville exit. The car has a problem please help us I don't want my mother or my 14 yr old daughter hurt or killed because this is the only transportation we have and my 84 yr old mother whom bought this car and is scared to drive it because she is afraid that she & or my 14 yr daughter is going to be hurt real bad or maybe even killed in this car. Please help us. Place of purchase jt's Kia 230 killian commons parkway columbia, SC 29203 (803) 509-5555 the owner [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Batesburg, SC, USA