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2011 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1404999
Internal NHTSA #	11021134
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	31/08/17
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the abs, stability control, and downhill traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to riverchase kia (2200 us-31, pelham, al 35124 (205) 987-6518) where it was diagnosed with a defective module that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer stated that the recall expired. The contact stated that the dealer did not provide the recall information. The dealer also stated that in may of 2017, while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, they checked a module that controlled the warning indicators, but the module was fine and covered it in silicone. The contact was informed that he would have to pay for the repairs. The contact was also informed that a part in the rear drum needed replacement along with the module. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	90000
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BIRMINGHAM, AL
VIN pattern	5XYKU4A23BGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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