Cylinder misfire in the 2017 Kia Sportage

The 2017 Kia Sportage's engine has been a source of complaints from a few owners.

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One of them reported hearing a loud ticking sound coming from under the hood.

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The dealership was supposed to check with the manufacturer when the client brought

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the car to the dealership, but the factory was unable to provide a solution.

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Your engine may not be firing correctly if you hear knocking sounds

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coming from it due of broken spark plugs or a dirty air filter.

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A separate owner, though, reported issues with a sensor that was connected

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Two fires were recorded out of the large number of vehicles recalled, however no injuries or accidents occurred.

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