Kia Sportage 2012: Diesel auto intermittent power loss problem

Tim Reeve reported that his 2012 Kia Sportage diesel auto had an intermittent problem, one that occurred every three weeks or so when the engine would die under acceleration from a standstill, or while reversing up a steep incline. Tim was concerned about the safety of the vehicle and contacted his dealer, who claimed it was doing a "Stall Test". He also contacted Kia, but received no response. We were then asked to help and we contacted Kia to request they have their people check the vehicle.