# 2016 KIA SPORTAGE — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1885304` · 2023-04-04 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 154,000
- **Speed:** 53 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. The fire died down before the fire department arrived on the scene; however, there was no report filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact there was no fire damage; however the engine was completely destroyed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22v051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
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