Kia Sportage 2013

• Recall 248562 [USA]: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles. The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
  owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc284.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 130106 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 optima, 2012-2017 sorento and 2011-2018 sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17v-224, warranty, or the knock sensor detection system (ksds) product improvement campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
  kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 17, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc172.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 124985 [USA]: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
  kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 20, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc147.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2021040 [Canada]: Engine
  Issue: kia canada is conducting a product improvement campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: this only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.4 l mpi engine. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the owner's manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, kia advises you to immediately visit a kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

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• Recall 2019153 [Canada]: Engine
  Issue: kia canada is conducting a product improvement campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: vehicles repaired under service campaign sc025 already have this software update.

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• Recall 2018742 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (kia rc109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the connections of the high pressure fuel pipe to the fuel pump outlet for leaking fuel. If leaking fuel is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

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• Recall 2017199 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0l and 2.4l engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the vehicle continues to be driven with worn bearings, the bearings could fail, which could cause an engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Worn bearings could also result in the illumination of the oil pressure lamp in the instrument cluster. Correction: dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Kia Sportage 2013 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• EKB-HY-2M020: 2009-2014 Hyundai Elantra Kia Sportage / Emergency Key / HY15 / PN: 81996-2M020 (OEM)
• OR-KIA002: 2010-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 95430-3W100 / NYOSEKS-SL10ATX (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: NYOSEKS-SL10ATX
• RO-KIA-020: 2010-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 95430-3W100 / NYOSEKS-SL10ATX (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: NYOSEKS-SL10ATX
• RFK-KIA-017: 2012-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-3W701 / NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL) (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL)
• ILCO-AX00012920: 2012-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-3W701 / NYOSEKSAM11ATX (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: NY0SEKSAM11ATX (AM11MY)
• RFK-KIA024: 2012-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-3W701 / NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL) (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL)
• RFK-KIA-3W701: 2012-2013 Kia Sportage / 3-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-3W701 / NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL) (OEM)
  FCC ID: NYOSEKSAM11ATX (SL)

• Hyundai and kia abs module fires investigation # AQ23002

  The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (abs) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v-137, 21v-331, 22v-051, 22v-800, and 23v-652 the purpose of this aq is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of hyundai and kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
  

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• Loss of motive power investigation # DP22003

  The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11481745. On september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. The petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. Odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing.  there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsas possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Engine fires investigation # EA21003

  On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.  during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.  the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.  additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modification known as knock sensor detection software (ksds) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure).Ksds is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). On december 22, 2021, odi upgraded pe19-003 and pe19-004 to this engineering analysis (ea21-003, covering both hyundai and kia) to evaluate the scope of the prior recalls related to engine failures/fires and the efficacy of the recall remedies for the recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by hyundai and kia.  the former issue involved approximately 550,000 my 2013 hyundai elantra, my 2011 kia sorento, and my 2012-2015 kia rio.  the latter issue involved approximately 2.5 million recalled vehicles, which have been identified as displaying potential remedy concerns: hyundai recalls 15v-568, 17v-226, 20v-746, and 21v-727; and kia recalls 17v-224, 19v-120, 20v-750, and 21v-844. Regarding the recall scope issue, among all of the scope vehicles identified at ea opening, odi found only the my 2011 kia sorento vehicles equipped with both the theta ii 2.4l 4-cylinder multi-point injection (mpi) and the lambda ii 3.5l 6-cylinder mpi engines experienced relatively high rates of reported fires.  in december 2023, kia issued recall 23v-877 that will cover about 80,000 my 2011 kia sorento vehicles equipped with the theta ii 2.4l mpi engines.  the remedy will involve an inspection, and if necessary, a replacement of the engine, as well as the installation of ksds.  it should be noted that in 2021 these vehicles were included in a ksds product improvement campaign with warranty extension.  for the my 2011 sorento vehicles equipped with the lambda ii 3.5l engines, odi believes that future engine failures/fires involving these vehicles will likely be due to a lax in adhering to the proper or scheduled engine maintenance (regular engine oil changes), rather than a design or manufacturing engine issue. Regarding the issue of the efficacy of the recall remedies, odi found the majority of the recalled hyundai and kia vehicles, by model, experienced lower reported fire rates after the remedies were applied.  furthermore, odi found that for most vehicles that did not receive the recall remedies, by model, experienced relatively high fire rates.  to address this problem, hyundai informed odi in december 2023, that it will renotify all of its owners covered by the hyundai recalls of engine failures/fires every 8 months for the next 3 years.  in december 2023, kia stated that it will renotify the majority of its owners every 8 months for the next 3 years.Several previously recalled kia models are excluded from the renotification due to their lower reported rates of engine fires.  overall, the renotification actions will help to increase the recall completion rates, thus reduce the frequency of engine fires in the future. In view of the recall action being taken by kia and renotification actions being taken by both kia and hyundai, odi is closing this engineering analysis.  also, both companies have been released from the 2020-iniated consent orders (kia since november 2022 and hyundai since november 2023).  the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.  to review the reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Scope and timeliness investigation # RQ17003

  Nhtsa opened recall query (rq) 17-003 to investigate the timeliness and scope of kia’s theta ii gdi engine recall (recall no. 17v-224), and kia’s compliance with reporting requirements. On november 23, 2020, the agency entered into a consent order with kia to administratively resolve nhtsa’s assertions of violations of law in connection with rq17-003. Nhtsa’s assertions included that kia may be liable for civil penalties on multiple grounds, including that recall no. 17v-224 was untimely and kia’s recall report contained certain inaccuracies.Under the consent order, kia agreed to a total civil penalty of $70,000,000. The total civil penalty included a payment of $27,000,000 as a non-deferred amount.Kia also agreed to a sum of $27,000,000 as an abeyance amount to be deferred and held in abeyance pending its satisfactory completion, as reasonably determined by nhtsa, of the requirements of the consent order.Kia also agreed to a $16,000,000 performance obligation amount to be expended by kia to fulfill specified safety data analytics infrastructure obligations. The consent order also includes other terms designed to enhance kia’s safety practices, and requires kia to retain a third-party auditor who directly reports to nhtsa.Other than rq17-003, the consent order is not intended to affect any other current or future investigation of nhtsa which may involve vehicles equipped with theta ii gdi engines. In particular, engineering analysis (ea) 21-003 (which is upgraded from preliminary evaluation (pe) 19-004) continues nhtsa’s evaluation of certain performance and design issues relating to the theta ii and other engines.Nothing in the consent order discharges kia from any obligation to comply with the safety act or regulations thereunder, including the obligation to carry out recalls in accordance with the law, and to initiate a recall upon any future determination by kia, or upon any finally adjudicated order from nhtsa, that vehicles equipped with theta ii gdi engines contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety or do not comply with an applicable fmvss.This rq is closed. Closure of this rq has no bearing on the terms of the consent order, including kias ongoing performance obligations, and does not represent a determination by the agency as to kias performance under the consent order to date.
  

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Car stopped running while driving and the engine seized and locked up. Had my mechanic look at it. Put myself and others at risk being in traffic. No problems prior and no warning lamps whatsoever.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 kia sportage. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's friend's residence, who works as an independent mechanic, and diagnosed the vehicle with an engine. The battery, alternator, and starter were replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was informed that since the oxygen sensor recall was not repaired the manufacturer would not cover the engine repair. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I was driving from abilene, texas to san antonio, texas, when coming up a hill, all of a sudden, i hear something pop, and then right after a loud ticking noise. I lost acceleration, and brought it down from 75mph, to about 15-20mph in order to pull over. My car then needed to be towed into fredericksburg, and then was towed to a shop in san antonio, texas. After the shop reviewed what had happened, they said it was a bearing, and that there was a recall for that particular year and model. After calling kia, they said they could not help me, as my vin was not included in that recall; even though the recall (sc147) is for the 2011-2014 kia optima, sorento and the sportage. I was told that it only affected the 2.0l engine, and not my 2.4l engine. This information, along with my vin # needs to be added to the recall, as it is the 'same' issue with all of those other vehicles. Kia does not want to help or assist. I asked for someone else, a high supervisor, but was denied. There were no warnings given, or prior symptoms before the failure. I was totally taken by surprise when this happened to me in the middle of no where.

Just purchased kia sportage 2013 a few weeks ago and everything was just find under under the hood. Yesterday i was driving to work and the car just stalled on me on the highway and started smoking. No warning signs! By the grace of god, i was able to enter to the right lane without losing my live as many were all driving fast around me as i was trying to make it to the side. When i was able to park and i noticed that the oil was pouring out from the bottom.

I was driving on hwy 100 in fairview,tn and my kia sportage just stop running and i coasted off the hwy in a front yard. I was on a two lane hwy. Very scary had to tow car into a repair shop in fairview but they said found engine locked up and then kia said to have it towed to a dealership in franklin, tn. I have never had this happen ever in any vehicle. I’m 70 years old and need this engine to be paid for. I have two tow cost and a diag. From hall repair shop.

Traveling at highway speeds, the following happened. 2013 kia sportage purchased july 2019 -started to lose power and loud knocking noise from engine (no check engine light and coolant temps average to make me aware of a problem). The lack and loss of power in any situation with other vehicle at high rates of speed has the possibility of cause severe accidents, casualties, and endangering large groups of individuals. -pulled off to the shoulder of the highway due to lack of power and car shaking (very high risk of getting hit). -had car towed to aaa approved (kwik kar). -mechanic called and mentioned that this specific engine (2.0l and 2.4l) is that the oil pump has defects and will starve the engine of oil with no signs (such as check engine light). -estimated cost of repair $8000. -i called kia and the response was "since i did not take my vehicle in when there was a product improvement campaign that kia would not repair/replace the engine due to my negligence" (i was never contacted about this "campaign") and when i would check the kia website (i checked every 3 months) there were and still are no recalls specific for my vin.

The contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the engine ceased. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

My 2013 kia sportage caught fire while on the interstate the gas pedal didnt work i pulled over and the car was smoking because it was on fire

My 2013 kia sportage caught fire while on the interstate the gas pedal didnt work i pulled over and the car was smoking because it was on fire

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1326 [16] Knock control, cylinder 1 - control limit reached
• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P0457 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
• P0087 [3] Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
• P0741 [3] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0743 [2] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
• P0748 [2] Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical
• P0753 [2] Shift Solenoid A Electrical
• P0758 [2] Shift Solenoid B Electrical
• P0763 [2] Shift Solenoid C Electrical
• P0768 [2] Shift Solenoid D Electrical
• P0773 [2] Shift Solenoid E Electrical