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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDPB3A26D7••••••2013 Kia SPORTAGE
That is about average for the 2013 Kia SPORTAGE — 7 complaints per build across 54 builds.
9on this build
365on the model
54builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMay 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side tire had a blowout. The contact pulled over and replaced the tire with a spare. The contact continued to drive, but the vehicle was shaking. The contact…
EngineNov 2020
I was driving to missouri there was a knocking from my car, I tried pushing on the gas but it wouldn't let the gasket to the engine so it wouldn't let me continue driving. I had to pull over and my dad and brother came to tow it to my dads town mechanic he said the barrings went…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2015
Every time it rain or if I wash the car, lots of water and sitting in the door base when you open it and some are coming in the car, I have taking it to the dealership on four to five times and they have done something, but the problem is still not solve. It's more water in the…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2022
The contact's sister owns a 2013 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while she was driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a jolt to the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact’s sister stated that the brakes worked as needed; however, the power…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDPB3A26D7431689 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.