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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDPB3AC5F7••••••2015 Kia SPORTAGE
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2015 Kia SPORTAGE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
140on the model
41builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMar 2018
The 2015 kia sportage was in the parking lot at the medical center where my wife had a doctor appointment. She was inside approximately 10-15 minutes when an announcement was made about a red kia in the parking lot. When she looked, it was her car & the engine compartment was…
EngineFeb 2024
I purchased the vehicle in February 9, 2024. A week after I purchased it the engine started making a knocking noise. I took the Sportage to Kia of Orange Park as I saw some there were some recalls on the vehicle. I paid to have a full diagnostic done. The gentleman that assisted…
Service BrakesFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2021
Notice that when the car is in motion or stationary, the vehicle shakes and then the engine seems to be normal again. This issue has been happening now for the past 4-5 months. I figured it had to do with the last recall that we had, but that clearly not the problem. I'm…
Electrical SystemJun 2024
I was driving my car and it stalled out and stopped and never cranked back up so I had it pulled in and my mechanic said it was a burnt starter and motor locked up
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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 KNDPB3AC5F7769984 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.