While driving on the highway, car began to lose power and then started cutting out. I pulled over on highway shoulder. Car was putting. I turned car off and it would not restart. I replaced battery and it still would not restart.

- Seminole, OK, USA

When I did an oil change on my Sportage I turned on my car and it started making a loud noise and it was shaking with alot of turbulence, it was yanking and forcing itself it felt like it was going to shut down it was a scary feeling since I was driving it and all of a sudden it went to being driveable up to 20 to 15 mph. I saw there's a recall on the Hyundai and Kia, included are the 2013'2014 Hyundai sonata and Santa Fe, 2011'2014kia Sportage, 2011'2014 optima, and 2012'2014 sorento. During machining of the engine crankshaft and crankpins, metal shavings may have been left within the crankshaft oil passages, and the crankpins themselves may be too rough on the edges. As a result, oil may be blocked and cause the connecting rod bearings to wear, which would then cause them to fail and seize the whole engine. That, of course, would cause the car to stall during driving.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

Driving on highway poor gas mileage, engine speed reduced, engine started knocking. Vehicle struggled to pull itself. Very concerning driving in dallas traffic. Car is still at dealership 300 miles away two months after this incident.

- Claremore, OK, USA

Engine seized while driving on local road, approx 30 mph. Luckily, I was not driving on the highway at 65mph where the car could have possibly seized. Car was towed to local mechanic. After inspection by local mechanic, was told the engine was bone dry although I had an oil change 2 months prior. Had the car towed to Kia dealership. Was told by tech that there was a flag in the system after I brought up SC147 (engine seizure recall). Two weeks later, was told that the recall did not apply to my VIN. I had no warning indications when engine seized. Was never told the warranty was extended to 120,000 miles. I previously had an engine warning light around 108,000 miles and local mechanic told me I had low oil. I was never notified by Kia regarding this service recall. Now I am being told I cannot be grandfathered in to the 120,000 extended mileage (I am currently at 124,000) because my oil changes were performed outside of Kia service center. Flag in the system, never notified, engine seized, being told it was an internal component failure, being told not related to service recall. Seems like a bunch of nonsense to me. SC147 covers Sportage 11'-13' and sorento 12'-14' and optima 14'... all have same 2.4L gdi engine like mine. Waiting for over an hour on the phone with Kia consumer assistance for further help.

- Webster, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and diagnosed by an independent mechanic. It was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called don davis Nissan at (877) 376-9083 (1901 N collins St, arlington, tx 76011) and was informed that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 mph, a loud sputtering noise was heard and the oil indicator illuminated. The noise grew louder, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with metal shavings in the oil. The vehicle was repaired, but the specifics were unknown. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to a Kia dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Washington, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. While driving 35 mph, hot air suddenly emitted from the ventilation unit without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred two days after the vehicle was serviced for an oil change. In addition, when the vehicle was shut off, an abnormal sound emitted from the muffler. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Sealy, TX, USA

While driving my leased 2014 Kia Sportage, there was nonstop continuous hesitation "bucking", with white smoke blowing out of the tailpipe, loss of speed therefore having to press hard on gas pedal to avoid accident by trying pull off road. This happens on city roads and highway. No dashboard light indicated there was a problem. The service advisor at destination Kia said my model does not come with warning lights. It appears to be an oil problem. Oil level goes down with no visible signs of leaking. I only have 24,000 on my Kia Sportage, with one year left on my lease. I am not able to drive the vehicle as I am in fear of stalling in traffic causing myself or others to be injured.

- Loudonville, NY, USA