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2011 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	863571
Internal NHTSA #	10406249
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	15/04/11
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving downhill for no apparent reason even though the downhill assist switch is turned off, the car starts braking by itself as if the hill brake assist switch was turned on. This happens most of the time and almost caused a crash from someone hitting my rear end since the brake lights do not come on.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN ANTONIO, TX
VIN pattern	5XYKU4A25BGXXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type
Vehicle speed	15
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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2011 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

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