| Issue ID | 860577 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402833 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/01/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving different speeds the vehicle would jerk forward and lose power. The transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v258000 (power train:driveline:driveshaft) but the dealer stated the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 1,820. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1820 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORLAND PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A13BGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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