| Issue ID | 1694373 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11362174 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 19/09/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 103,000 miles, my 2011 kia sorento had catastrophic engine failure with no warning. It was deemed to be an internal engine failure, known by kia, however they refused to include my vin in the recall. I paid 2700 for a replacement through the kia dealership. 2 years later, at 1240,000 miles, the second engine failed. Again, no warning lights, simply driving forward at 60mph when it stopped. Kia refuses to cover anything again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLIFTON PARK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA13BGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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