| Issue ID | 870066 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413623 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/07/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the freeway approximately 70 mph when i heard a noise that sounded like a golf ball hitting the rear passenger side of the car, it was actually my tire popping. It went flat almost immediately. I took the flat in to be repaired and they couldn't repair it, i had to buy new one for $235, kia wouldn't warranty it. My car only has 5000 miles on it. I didn't run over anything or hit a pot hole or curb, it just popped. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| 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? | |
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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 | 70 |
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