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On Sunday November 8th 2020, my daughter was driving the 2013 Kia Sportage with a little over 66,000 miles on it. While driving on hwy. 174 in franklin county, Georgia the car started making a sound and then died in the middle of the road. Oil was everywhere in the road. Fortunately, this was in a straight of way and not in a corner and no one was directly behind her. I had the car towed to a mechanic and he said the engine blew a rod through the block and it would need a new engine. Kia has recalled similar engines but because this was a DOHC model engine it was not part of the recall. However, these engines are having the same problems as the recalled engine. These vehicles are not safe and something should be done. I scanned in a text from my mechanic and the Kia mechanic who gave me a price for the new engine. Thank you
On 10/19/2020 I was traveling at approximately 70 mph on an Oregon state highway when my car suddenly lost all power. I had to get to the side of the road and when I looked at the dash all the indicator lights were on and my engine was not running. My car started, but I was only able to drive a few miles at low speed before it started making a horrible sound. I stopped again and was stranded without cell service and waited for assistance. A few hours later I was towed into the nearest town. They couldn't help me, so I had it towed to the nearest Kia dealer (approx 200 miles). They told me the noise was caused by a worn connecting rod bearing and I needed a new engine. The estimated cost is $7,212. The kendall Kia dealer in nampa, Idaho and Kia Consumer Affairs have both told me that none of the cost would be covered; I do not have an extended warranty and they will assume no responsibility. The odometer reading was 85,246 miles and it had been well maintained.
Driving typical route on freeway. Car started making a rattling noise. Became slow to accelerate. I took the nearest off ramp. Car stopped accelerating. Oil light came on. All lights came on. Car died. Engine seized. Oil and bits metal covered the inside of hood. Mechanic said something inside the engine broke apart and busted a hole through the engine block. Oil level on dipstick was normal previously and after incident.
Was driving when there was a loud clanking/rattling from the engine. Attempted to press in gas but would not accelerate. Rolled to a stop and died. Would not start for about a day, then would start for a minute then die. Engine light, oil light, and battery light all came on. The battery was new and the oil was changed at least two days before. Engine light had never been on before
While driving around 50 mph on the highway all lights on the dash came on and vehicle stalled. Was able to coast safely off the road but upon starting the vehicle there was a knocking noise in the motor. Drove it on home which was less than 1 mile.
- Gilbert, WV, USA
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As I was driving at approximately 40 mph the car began to shake and make a knocking sound. I had to stop at a red light and the shaking of the vehicle continued. As I approached a very busy intersection the engine stop and I was no longer able to accelerate or maintain speed. I managed to make a right turn and coast into an empty lot just far enough that the car was not sticking out into the street. At that time I contacted Kia and they sent a tow truck from a towing company unknown to me to have it towed to the closest Kia dealership.
The vehicle was in motion on a highway and suddenly there was a loud banging sound. The oil, brake and engine light came on simultaneously. I pulled to the side of the road and turned the car off. I tried to turn the car back on but it just made a loud noise and would not turn
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, turned the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to resume normal operation. The vehicle was towed to Kia of irvine (45 oldfield, irvine, ca 92618) where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
While driving on the free the engine had a small pull on it. I didn't think anything of it however just a few moments later, the engine stalled. On the middle of the free way. I was going to freeway speed limit(70) maybe 5/6 over. It was one of the most scariest moments ever, I had time to at least pull over on the side of the freeway but I couldn't believe the engine stopped while driving. Also yes I did get my regular tune ups as well as oil change every 3 months. This car was well taken care of. I love how the engines before this one were recalled but there's so any complaints on there current engine and they won't recall them.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a possible manufacturer defect during the manufacturing process. The contact received a document stating that the vehicle should not be driven. The contact drove the vehicle to vehicle to the residence and the vehicle stalled and was pushed into a parking spot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Was driving my car on a highway when it started making a terrible, metal-on-mental noise in the engine. At first it was a little noise and as I kept driving it got more persistent so I pulled over before anything could get worse. Took it in to the shop and they said metal got mixed in the oil and caused damage internally within the engine. So now it needs a whole new one.
Engine seized! vehicle was being driven on a highway and oil, engine and battery light came on simultaneously. Oil was fine, car stopped, made noises and would not work thereafter.
While driving to work using city streets I heard a very faint and intermittent knocking sound when I would press on the accelerator. The same thing happened on the way home. So as my husband and I are leaving to go to the gym(2.5 miles away) I told him the car is making a noise. The knocking was a little louder and steadier. Coming home the knocking was super loud and when I made my turn the car didn't have much power. L pulled into the carport and left the engine on so we could investigate and it was definitely coming from the engine. No engine light or oil light ever came on. I turned it off and had it towed to the royal Kia dealership the next day. On Monday. The service rep called and said the engine seized due to the rod bearings failing. It would be $9600 to put in a used engine. I have 88,300 miles on it. The next day I left a message questioning if this would be covered by the powertrain warranty. He called back and stated that he "realized" late last night that it was covered by the warranty so Kia will be replacing the engine with a brand new one at no cost.
I was driving in the city with my baby in the back seat when I stopped at a red light, when the light turned green I pressed the gas to hear a loud knocking under the hood of my car and my engine stalled in the middle of the intersection. I had the car towed to my local garage who said the engine threw a rod and needed to be replaced, I then towed it to the Kia dealership and discussed with Consumer Affairs the issue. They agreed to replace my engine 'in good faith' stating that this issue is being recalled in over 1 million vehicles of the same make but my 2013 Kia Sportage does not fall under the recall solely due to the fuel injector that is used on my engine(I have an mfi instead of a gdi) and noted that it has happened in the same exact engine in many of the vehicles. After picking up my car and paying out of pocket for the tows and additional repairs relating to replacing my engine Kia has refused to provide reimbursement and also refused to provide my engine with the lifetime warranty and knock detection sensor that the gdi models are receiving and replaced my short block with the same engine. This has now became a class action lawsuit and Kia refuses to acknowledge that this is happening in the theta 2 mfi motors as well.
I was driving down the road and I heard a loud bang. The car lost power at all dash lights came on. I take it to mechanic and he said that I threw a rod and that it cracked a hole in the engine block. This specific type of Kia sport age engine has not been recalled. But the bearings came loose and it threw a rod just like the other 2013 Kia Sportages that have been recalled
We purchased this car from used car lot with a new inspection sticker. Vehicle had 83K miles at purchase. Vehicle engine blew at 84K miles. Driving approx. 40mp and the car shut down. Wouldn't restart. Garage said the engine is blown.
I was driving at around 55mph on the highway when I heard a clinking noise coming from the front end of my car and it stopped accelerating despite my foot pressing the gas pedal. I lost power. No warning lights went off on the display dash. The engine stalled shortly after while I was still in motion. I was luckily able to pull over safely. I tried turning over the ignition but the engine just clanked but didn't start. I had just had the oil changed and the temperature gauge did not read anything abnormal. Only after I pulled over did the engine light come on. I checked the oil and it was still full. I looked under the frame and noticed dripping oil. I noticed pieces of metal on the ground and retrieved them. (photo 1) they appear to be piston connecting rod pieces. There is currently a class action lawsuit settlement in place for issues related to connecting rod bearing wear leading to engine failure resulting in the engine seizing increasing the risk of crash, damaged pistons, and a cracked engine block with the engines in 2011-2019 Kia Sportages equipped with a 2.0L or 2.4L gasoline direct injection engine.(engine failure and fire).I have a 2013 2.4L. (recall number 17V224000. Kia's number for this recall is SC147) although according to the Kia website, my VIN was not included for some unknown reason. Terms of the settlement include but not limited to free inspection and repair or replacement of damaged engines, lifetime warranty for short block assembly repairs, free installation of the knock sensor detection system software update (from a previous recall 17V-224), as well as goodwill compensation. The oil spilled out onto the tow truck bed during the trip to my house. I assessed the damage with my dad and noticed the hole in the bottom of the engine block. (photo 2). We realized the rod blew through the engine block.
I was driving on the highway between 70-75 mph when the motor failed. No lights came on, no warning until after it blew. There was a knocking sound about 10-15 second before I felt the engine gave out--I felt it under my foot in the pedal. I lost power immediately, I could steer but had no acceleration. I was extremely lucky to get the car out of traffic and to the side of the road. When it was towed to my mechanic, who have just completed an oil change a couple weeks previous, he stated the motor blew. He stated this him surprise because there was nothing wrong with it when he completed the oil change. I became aware of the motor recalls through a dealership mechanic that thought he could help and was shocked to read the exact things happened to many others. I attempted to work this out with Kia and was inform my VIN was not covered under the recall. They refused to offer any assistance in resolving this. I am very lucky that this did not cause harm to myself or anyone else as this was a busy highway I was on, the results could have been catastrophic.
Vehicle has 129265 miles, it has always had scheduled oil changes. After driving about 20 miles one day I commented to my husband the car doesn't seem to be running right, lacking power. As we pulled out from the next red light climbing a hill I heard a screeching noise.. we drove about a mile and lost more power and a loud rapping sound was coming from the engine., I pulled over and my husband checked the oil was looked clear and did not smell burnt, coolant level was in normal range but near low mark, no warning indicators came on through this event. I tried to restart the car but it would not turn over, I called for a tow, by the time my son got there about 90 minutes later the car did restart, the rapping in motor sounded like it was at the bottom of the engine.
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- Franklin Springs, GA, USA