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2017 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

142 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

142
Complaints
10
Fires
Jan 2017Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (142)

criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2026

Your car has developed a gasoline smell in the oil, which you first noticed around 69,000 miles. After the dealership replaced the catalytic converter, the engine failed within a year with loud knocking sounds and loss of acceleration. You now need a complete engine replacement.

NHTSA #: 11728780
criticalENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car made an unusual noise and lost power while driving, forcing you to pull over immediately. A mechanic determined the engine has stopped working and requires a complete replacement.

NHTSA #: 11724424
criticalENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

My 2017 Kia Sportage with approximately 98,000 miles suddenly started using oil at times. It would go for several trips with everything fine and then it would be a quart low. I continued to drive it and check the oil before every trip.

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NHTSA #: 11723985
criticalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Jan 2026

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH on the highway, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that there was a significant amount of smoke inside the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11709334
criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2025

On 11/21/2025, while operating my vehicle, I experienced a critical engine failure. The engine failed a compression test, with readings as follows: Cylinder 1: 125 PSI Cylinder 2: 60 PSI Cylinder 3: 25 PSI Cylinder 4: 3 PSI As a result, the engine had no compression in multiple cylinders, preventing the vehicle from starting. The vehicle exhibited [smoke, stalling, or other observable symptoms].

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NHTSA #: 11706505
criticalENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

My wife was driving home from work on 10-15-2025 when the car started to lose power and started shaking, vibrating really bad. She got off the exit and at the red light and it died. She called me crying and scared.

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NHTSA #: 11701584
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Aug 2025

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, she observed black smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway and switch the vehicle off.

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NHTSA #: 11678871
criticalENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

On August 17, 2024, my 2017 Kia Sportage suddenly lost power on the highway. The check engine light came on seconds before the engine seized completely. I was able to pull into the breakdown lane because I was already in the exit lane.

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NHTSA #: 11650940
criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

The engine consumes oil excessively, oil changes have been done at dealer well before service intervals since brand new and it consumes oil to the point we add oil within a week of oil change. Engine seals have very minor seepage but no active drips or leaks.

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NHTSA #: 11628943
criticalENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while attempting to stop at a red light, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off at the light. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11626210
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

This engine is consuming oil in excess of 1.5 quarts per 1000 miles. This could leave to engine failure, resulting in loss of control and propulsion leading to a possible collision.

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NHTSA #: 11573656
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle's engine has failed and the timing is off, causing knocking sounds. The diagnostic results are indicating codes P0014 and P1326.

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NHTSA #: 11573436
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The car is consuming/leaking oil. The leak is from the oil pressure switch and traveling to the main engine harness which may cause a fire or engine to suddenly fail. Check engine light is on and the engine idles high due to Kia diagnosed Cam Phaser issue that had a TSB issued in 2016.

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NHTSA #: 11570583
criticalENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

End of July, the engine died on the highway when performing an emergency swerve to avoid a collision. This is an issue that is subject to the settlement of one of the several related class action lawsuits against Kia/Hyundai for catastrophic engine failures but not, to my knowledge, one of the specified engine models. There were no warning signs or indicators.

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NHTSA #: 11543056
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jan 2023

When I pulled into work and turned off the engine, smoke started to come from under the hood which initially looked like overheating, but no gauges or lights were activated. The smoke started to get heavier, thicker, and darker, and then the hood started flaming and the whole entire car was engulfed in flames within about 5 or 6 minutes.

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NHTSA #: 11502126
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine produced a check engine light 4 times in 2 months, and now is undrivable. - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

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NHTSA #: 11500858
criticalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied it spontaneously caught fire. The front windshield burst and the front of the vehicle melted.

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NHTSA #: 11498354
criticalENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

I purchased my Kia Sportage used in March of 2021. -By July, 2022 I noticed it was staring to burn a lot of oil. I had it at the shop and there were no leaks, --By September 1, 2022 I was driving up the interstate; the car lost power, check engine light was on and the car started shaking.

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NHTSA #: 11488528
criticalENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

Vehicle is using on the average 2-3qts of oil within 1000 miles was told this could cause a fire. My vehicle had been checked twice was told I may need a new engine. Is this a common problem?

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NHTSA #: 11477761
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Nov 2021

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 5-10 MPH, she heard an abnormal popping sound and she saw black and white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11441020
criticalENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

Vehicle failed to accelerate to highway speed while climbing on ramp of highway. Vehicle started to go to idle speed and would not accelerate when highway speed was needed to keep with flow of traffic. Had fear of being rear ended as car was just coasting.

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NHTSA #: 11427433
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: May 2021

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact then had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the starter needing to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11416124
criticalENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

Class action law suit for my car for engine problems (knocking, fire, ect). My car is knocking and does not have an active recall.

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NHTSA #: 11352204
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jan 2020

Engine caught on fire

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NHTSA #: 11301464
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Aug 2019

The vehicle was in motion on a highway, there was white smoke coming from the engine. Immediately after pulling over more white smoke came out of the engine towards the rear of the motor. After exiting the vehicle flames appeared from under the car near the rear of the motor, the flames grew from all side of the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11244424
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: May 2019

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that ten minutes after the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke billowing from under the hood of the vehicle. Several fire fighters on site at the moment attempted to extinguish the fire but was unable to do so.

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NHTSA #: 11209468
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jan 2019

I received a product improvement campaign letter from kia motors of america incorporated dated december 2nd 2018 they said they would like to perform a software update to the ecu in my vehicle it also states kia is providing lifetime warranty coverage to both new and used vehicle owners for engine long block assembly repairs needed due to excessive connecting rod bearing damage upon completion of this product improvement campaign I did take the car in for the ecu sensor update and ask them exactly what does that mean and they said the ecu sensor will indicate to the driver that the engine is experiencing damage or problems and to bring it in.

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NHTSA #: 11170873
criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2018

Dealing with oil loss since last year, single owner new vehicle. First time no oil towed to fayetteville nc kia where they said nothing was covered under warranty because I had the oil changed somewhere else. I paid for tow and repair which basically involved adding oil jumping battery in morning.

NHTSA #: 11142869
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 2018

I have a 2017 kia sportage sx turbo my car has not run right ever since I leased it. There were times where it seemed like the car wasn't going to start, cranking, but not turning over. There are times when I hear a loud clicking noise when I accelerate, which sounds like something under the hood of my car is about to break.

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NHTSA #: 11104496
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2025

On November 2, while driving my 10-year-old son to a soccer game, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of power at road speed. The vehicle's failure to provide a "limp-home mode" or any sensor warnings prior to stalling created a significant life-safety risk for my son and me as we had to coast across traffic to a safe location where the car stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11706150
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

October 2, 2025 no oil in engine. car has always had regular oil maintenance. Dealer put almost four quarts of oil in car to start an Oil Consumption Test of 1,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11701544
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

My Kia engine has failed and Kia is refusing to submit or honor my engine replacement claim under the known engine defect class action/recall. The dealer told me that the claim cannot be submitted because a prior owner did not receive the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) software update.

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NHTSA #: 11701310
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

Car started having issues with retaining oil and was blowing oil out of the oil fil cap, oil changes were being performed every 3 weeks due to continued oil loss without cause. Car started shaking while driving on the highway, check engine light started flashing and car lost all power.

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NHTSA #: 11694639
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

On October 16, 2025 my car lost ability to accelerate while driving on highway. Just as the car was losing motive power the engine light came on. Car was then towed to a mechanic.

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NHTSA #: 11694257
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate unintendedly. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the pedal went to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11694102
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2025

Car starting shaking violently while on the highway. Daughter pulled over and parked car on side of road. Had to have car towed as it would not restart.

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NHTSA #: 11684704
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

I have documented oil consumption issue since 65,000 miles. Every time I got an oil change after that, I would have very low oil. When I told Kia, they told me that the engine would have to "blow up" for anything to be done.

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NHTSA #: 11682399
highENGINE,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure occurred while traveling across two States.

NHTSA #: 11677343
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure and the engine needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11676168
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the oil level was lower than expected; however, oil was being constantly added. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11659484
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine failed while driving ([XXX])—specifically, the engine seized and became inoperable while driving on the interstate. Yes, the engine is still available for inspection upon request.

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NHTSA #: 11654361
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

9 weeks ago, my daughter was driving my car with my [XXX] grandson. While she was driving it, it went into limp mode on her. She was close to home, thank goodness.

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NHTSA #: 11643958
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

January 9, 2025 I bought a new 2017 KIA Sportage from Bob Bell KIA-Glen Burnie July of 2017. All oil changes have been performed up-to-date and regularly as advised. When Bob Bell-Glen Burnie no longer serviced KIA, I started taking my vehicle to KIA-Eastern Avenue (Baltimore).

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NHTSA #: 11635081
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 70-75 MPH for two hours, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was vibrating and then failed to exceed 45 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11626324
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the engine stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road safely.

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NHTSA #: 11622959
highENGINE
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power with the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11590603
highENGINE
Filed: May 2024

Engine stalling and slowing when going over 35 MPH. Noticed recalls for other Kia engines for the same thing why have the Turbo engines not been recalled?? Not safe when you are getting on an interstate and traffic is going 80 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11588024
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2024

I have the KSDS and the engine light came on right when my engine began shaking and knocking and died in the middle of downtown Chicago traffic while driving. I had it towed to the dealership and they stated that I had no compressions in a cylinder which is part of the engine and I needed a replacement engine.

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NHTSA #: 11585159
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle to the independent mechanic at undisclosed speeds, the knocking sound increased in volume and the vehicle shut off.

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NHTSA #: 11583671
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on two occasions. The contact stated that on each occasion, the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure, and the engine was replaced twice.

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NHTSA #: 11563524
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

I took my vehicle in three times for excessive oil consumption. It’s been going through three quarts every thousand miles. The first oil consumption test ran over by 100 miles and the dealer made me do another one.

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NHTSA #: 11563381
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine and the low oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she veered to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11547144
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11545966
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road to restart the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11537280
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the roadway.

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NHTSA #: 11518289
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine and the low-pressure oil warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11501033
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V137000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated while driving 72 MPH across three lanes of traffic, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine and oil warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11491749
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

While driving 70 MPH on the highway, the car suddenly lost speed, and I was not able to accelerate, and the engine light came on. Fortunately, I was near an exit, and at the reduced speed I was able to get to a parking lot. After contacting the dealership where I purchased the Kia, they suggested I have it towed to their service department.

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NHTSA #: 11482027
highENGINE
Filed: May 2022

While driving, the engine suddenly lost power and stalled. All of the warning lights on the dash illuminated. After coasting to the side of the road I pressed the start button and the engine started back up.

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NHTSA #: 11463727
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained at the dealer for over 30 days and was not repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11461158
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

Unknow I took my kia 2/10/2022 in because the control knob was not working they did not have the part On 2/11/2022 I picked it up. On 2/17/2022 I dropped off my Kia so that the replacement part could be installed. On 2/18/2022 I picked up my vehicle and seen that my knob was fixed be discovered another problem had occurred that was no there before.

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NHTSA #: 11457278
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

I started to hear a rattle sounds or ticking while driving. I let the car test over the weekend and then come Monday was going to drive it to my mechanic. I was left stranded and had to get the car towed to the mechanic.

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NHTSA #: 11455429
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, she heard a pop underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over and upon inspection, the contact became aware that an unknown part was loosened underneath the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11454752
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the transmission shifter would not go into the reverse position. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11425664
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

The engine has been burning oil since 2019. I told the service desk and they said a qt every 1000 miles is normal. It started to worsen.

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NHTSA #: 11399677
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

My 2017 kia sportage completely died on me. It was towed to jensen tires and I was told that the engine was totally blown. I then had it towed to h&h kia in omaha, ne and shane clapps (service person) stated that the engine was indeed blown and needs a new engine.

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NHTSA #: 11365476
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2020

The car check engine light comes on while driving. Putting the car into limp mode. Very dangerous in traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11320770
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

December 2018 received a notice from kia that the company was conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 my sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4l gasoline direct injection and 2.0l turbocharged engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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NHTSA #: 11184413
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2018

The car was running then lost power while driving up a hill on a street. It would not accelerate, then shut off. It would restart, idle for 10 seconds and die.I took to the dealership.

NHTSA #: 11089965
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 10938503
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

On 1/10 about 1.5 hour driving out of town later engine started idling low. Pulled over, replaced spark plugs and engine coil and still idling rough. Took vehicle for diagnostics of a broken head in the valve.

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NHTSA #: 11710643
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

Car shut off middle of driving. mechanic said engine is seized, and no oil in engine. car has always had regular oil maintenance.

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NHTSA #: 11700901
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

We had to take the car to a mechanic to have the engine replaced because it started making a loud noise and then stopped running. They advised us that because it has less than 150,000 miles, it should be covered by KIA. We spoke to KIA and they told us that because we missed 2 recalls that we were never notified about it would not be covered.

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NHTSA #: 11679808
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

Burning oil. Having to put a quart of oil every 1-2weeks with less then 500 miles used. Local dealer won’t do anything about it.

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NHTSA #: 11673829
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

Oil change completed on 6/19/2025 Noticed oil leaking 3-4 days after change. Performance Plus, came to my work and inspected oil leakage. They stated the leak was coming from the oil pressure switch.

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NHTSA #: 11670028
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

I was driving down the hiway and my vehicle just shut down without warning. Kia will fix for $12,000 . This is unfair I feel it should be fixed this happened almost a years ago and still nothing!

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NHTSA #: 11666844
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11664859
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2025

The car is going through oil at a ridiculous rate. I have checked and it is not leaking. It is causing poor acceleration and driving performance.

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NHTSA #: 11664080
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

High oil consumption and engine noise and metal residue with each engine oil change

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NHTSA #: 11629990
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was jerking while shifting between gear. The contact also stated that the vehicle lunged forward while accelerating and was vibrating while decelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11604586
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2024

My engine failed. I had to continuously fill it up with oil due to it going through oil like crazy. I scheduled a maintenance on it and the day of the appointment, a rod threw in my engine due to oil deprivation.

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NHTSA #: 11574832
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

Engine failed on the highway. Car is part of the class action lawsuit but dealer is refusing to replace engine for free. Asking me to pay $7k.

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NHTSA #: 11572487
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with failed rod bearings.

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NHTSA #: 11571519
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while at a scheduled oil change, the contact was informed by the local mechanic that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil, causing damaged to the engine rods. The check oil warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11564115
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

I have taken my sportage to the service department multiple times due to having to add oil multiple times after an oil change. They told me that the engine needs to be fixed but won't fix it until the car stops working. Now they are telling us that it isn't going to matter because they aren't going to cover the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11563649
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

I purchased a used vehicle by way of a loan from "Affinity Plus Credit Union." On 7/27/20 from "Royal Drive Autos" with an extended warranty sold through Affinity Plus Credit Union. The warranty was issued by Route 66 CO. Both parties (Bank & Warranty CO.) granted the loan and warranty understanding there was a “Prior Salvage” title and had been cleared to sell the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11555854
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that 5-quarts of oil were added every three months.

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NHTSA #: 11548220
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

About two months ago, my car began using excessive amounts of oil. Each time, I replaced the oil, the oil check light would come on after two weeks. I had the gasket replaced in the month of June, 2023.

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NHTSA #: 11538012
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil with the oil warning light illuminated. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to Crowley Kia (223 Broad St, Bristol, CT 06010) to be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11536847
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that 12 quarts of oil was added within a month.

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NHTSA #: 11533416
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

On June 19th 2023, the engine to my 2017 Kia Sportage failed with little indication and time to response. Prior to this occurring, my Kia Sportage experienced two instances of limp mode which is an sensor program for the car to diminish efficiency to avoid continued failure.

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NHTSA #: 11530556
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

My car is consuming oil at an alarming rate. This is a daily driver family car that my wife uses to drop and pick my daughter from and to school. I am really concerned the car is going to run of oil and could end up in more serious problem.

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NHTSA #: 11528892
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2023

After engine was replaced the car dash lights still come on and care looses power. I was just told my 2017 engine block is corroded as well as electrical wires and plugs and everything needs to be replaced at a charge of $5,000.

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NHTSA #: 11521091
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2023

The engine was misfiring causing issues when trying to reach the posted speed limit. This was/is especially dangerous when having to get on the interstate where vehicles are going up to 80 MPH. The engine light did come on.

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NHTSA #: 11521028
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

As I was driving one day my car began to "miss" or jump. The check engine light illuminated and began blinking. I took the truck home and parked it.

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NHTSA #: 11517258
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the age of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11517080
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

Engine failure at 105,xxx miles. New short block engine at 105,xxx and loss of power at 110,xxx miles. Limp mode was able to reset after turning off the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11512919
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

Car shaked exsessively engine light flikered and turned off in traffic I had tto coast into a parking spot, dealership says I need a new engine when I only had it 2 years driven less then 13000 miles

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NHTSA #: 11511907
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

Rob bearing failure. Totaling $8,000 repairs

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NHTSA #: 11510648
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

My 2017 Kia Sportage has been a problem for several months and I have taken or had it taken (by tow truck) to the dealership several times. Engine not running properly, oil consumption, making strange noises and have been told that there was nothing that they could find or they would say they fixed something minor. The problems just keep compounding.

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NHTSA #: 11509774
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold runner valve had failed and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11507657
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

GDI in-line 4 cylinder, engine leaking excessive amounts of oil, throwing P0014 engine codes, vehicle serviced regularly, and code no longer showed up after each service

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NHTSA #: 11505710
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

I purchased a pre-owned 2017 Kia Sportage (~34,000 miles) from a Kia dealership in January 2020. I had my oil changed in late June 2022 at approximately 64,500 miles. In early October 2022 at approximately 67,800 miles (+3300) I noticed my oil light flickering when I would break form a high rate of speed.

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NHTSA #: 11491581
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

My engine locked up 8/29/22 , my mechanic informed me there was a recall associated with the engine .We had the car transferred to the local dealership . I was denied due to the dealer, Bill Byrd kia stating that the manufacturer , Kia , wouldn’t cover it due to not receiving the previous safety recall .

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NHTSA #: 11483617
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, and the mechanic informed the contact that there was no oil in the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11481412
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 60-70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated temporarily. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11478476
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

While driving this car on the highway, the car shut down leading to severely decreased speed placing my life in danger. The engine was repaired in 2019. Again, on Monday 3/21/2022, while driving on the highway, this car decreased speed and put my life in danger again.

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NHTSA #: 11459243
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

My Sportage SX started to slow in an off-ramp & then died completely stranding me in traffic. 2/13/22 is when this happened. Dealer is saying that engine pressure caused a spark plug to break & batter the cylinder.

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NHTSA #: 11456898
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11447201
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

I filed a claim 14001328 for excessive oil consumption. I am told that one quart of oil per 1000 miles is normal consumption. The car holds 4.5 quarts of oil.

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NHTSA #: 11446700
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

I have performed the required oil changes since the car was purchased with the KIA dealer network. At 50,000 miles my oil light came on while making a turn and I brought it to the nearest dealer. They changed the oil and started an oil comsumption test.

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NHTSA #: 11442383
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2021

I just changed my oil 2 weeks ago and it has lost 3 quarts of oil already, and I do not have any oil leaks, nor is the oil/engine light coming on.

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NHTSA #: 11434858
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

Mileage at 94,000 miles, less than 100,000 warrantied for, and this car is using oil until its dry less than every 1000 miles. I can't go anywhere without carrying oil in the car. Took it to the dealer and was told Kia would not approve engine work.

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NHTSA #: 11424182
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive oil. The contact stated that the oil consumption caused the RPM to surge to 5,000 rpms.

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NHTSA #: 11406127
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

Car is rapidly burning oil and not dripping on ground. Recent activity: oil dipstick showed no oil on 01/18/2021 and took 3 quarts. It read full!

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NHTSA #: 11389779
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

On october 6,2020 my 2017 kia sportage seemed to have excelleration issues; the car would hesitate when the gas pedal was depressed. Then about a week later 10/9/20 my engine light went on. I used fixd app to assist diagnosis.

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NHTSA #: 11373724
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2020

Kia sportage 2017 began showing excessive oil consumption. It was taken to the local kia service station. The dealer performed an oil consumption test that showed, twice, that the vehicle consumed one and a half quarts of oil per 1,000 miles of use.

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NHTSA #: 11316463
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

2017 kia sportage lx 2.4l bought brand new and has been using oil. Car now has a little over 22,000 miles and is using 1.4 quarts of oil during the 5000 mile dealership oil changes which have all been done at the dealership since purchasing new.

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NHTSA #: 11256065
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

This is the second time the car has cut off in the last 2-3 months. The first time I was in traffic waiting for a traffic light, the car was in drive, it started to rough idle and then it cut off, it took a couple of tries to restart the car, I took it to the dealership the next day and was told it was due to dirty fuel injectors and was charged for fuel injector cleaning. Yesterday 2/13/19.

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NHTSA #: 11180023
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

My kia sportage engine light came on and the engine started making a knocking noise while driving down road on a saturday night . (dealerahip was closed) first thing monday morning called kia dealer. Took into dealer .

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NHTSA #: 11162133
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

The Catalytic Converter in the Kia. We were driving to Texas to take my kids out for mini vacation and it’s cut off right in the middle of the highway. My car was running just fine everything was fix properly.

NHTSA #: 11720579
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

Kia Sportage has had serious oil consumption issues for 3 years. And recently is loosing pressure in cylinder 2 as a result of excessive carbon build up on valves and head from oil burning in the combustion chamber.

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NHTSA #: 11716123
lowENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jan 2026

See attached document for complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11708816
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Blown engine P1236 knock sensor circuit

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NHTSA #: 11682628
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

Kia when producing the engine left metal shavings that they didn't blow out. This lead them to put a KSDS sensor in. The sensor just let's you know of a catastrophic engine failure.

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NHTSA #: 11645448
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

My Kia engine is blown.Kia engine rod bearing failed due to metal shavings when they made the engine. They didn't blow the shavings out.They are stating it's my fault do to lack of maintenance records they will not replace my engine. This is there loophole in the lawsuit to deny people of there claims.

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NHTSA #: 11645160
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

See file for details

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NHTSA #: 11640063
lowENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

excessive engine oil consumption, 2 quarts every 1,000 miles. which prompts me to change spark plugs every 10,000 miles because they get so fouled up. this has been going on since 55,000 miles and now have 80,000 miles, it started with .5 quart and now it is up to 2 quarts.

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NHTSA #: 11630418
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

Engine seized on my way to work on July 26,2024. Oil consumption, riding rough.

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NHTSA #: 11607222
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

After an oil change and driving the vehicle 375 miles the oil level is between full and low. This would be an excessive oil consumption issue.

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NHTSA #: 11574680
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

My car keeps burning oil at a rapid rate. I have to replace every 3 weeks.

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NHTSA #: 11553621
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

My car has a circuit problem and that is causing my engine light go off. Kia is not taking any responsibility os this issue

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NHTSA #: 11553410
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

Engine blew with 78000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11536497
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2022

Engine has failed due to oil absorption.

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NHTSA #: 11494357
lowENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

When we are driving the car accelerate on its own. I have taken to Kia multiple times and they see a problem. That’s a safety concern

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NHTSA #: 11489263
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Engine light came on smell of gas when you lift hood

NHTSA #: 11402607
lowENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Have changed oil in less that 3000 miles every time as it was supposed to be changed. Now I have metal shavings in my oil

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NHTSA #: 11361372
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

Mid-december I noticed my car was skipping as I accelerated. I checked the oil and there was none. I had just gotten an oil change 10/26/19.

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NHTSA #: 11343067
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

The date I gave was one of many. It happens a lot. When driving my engine revs way up high.

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NHTSA #: 11182886
lowENGINE
FireFiled: Jan 2019

El vehculo kia sportage 2017 se incendi de un momento a otro, estaba parado encendido el motor y empez a salir humo del motor y se incendi muy rpido , en menos de 3 minutos . Sucedi en cali , colombia,

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NHTSA #: 11170666
lowENGINE
Filed: May 2017

While traveling at highway speed my vehicle experienced near instant loss of more than 50% engine power with continual lost of the remaining power. Moving from the middle lane into the right lane was difficult and risky during heavy traffic. I was lucky finding a safe spot to pull over.

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NHTSA #: 10985641
lowENGINE
Filed: Jan 2017

When pushing on the gas the RPM go up but the car doesn't kick in right away. The transmission? It like you have a manual transmission and you haven't let out on the gas.

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NHTSA #: 10939172

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