| Issue ID | 1009467 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10542607 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 09/09/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that she attempted to reverse however, the shifter could not be moved for over 30 minutes. In addition, the radio would sporadically power on independently and drain the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALLGROUND, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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