# 2013 KIA SPORTAGE — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1561500` · 2019-04-26 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 90,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THERE WAS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD I COULD SEE SOME FLAMES IN THE ENGINE BAY. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL THAT HAD LEAKED OUT AFTER PULLING OVER. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. I AM STILL WAITING FOR MORE INFORMATION BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*