| Issue ID | 871589 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10415164 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 24/07/11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the esc and dbc lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle surged forward until crashing into a tree. A police report was not filed and no injuries were suffered. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was pending an investigation. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that an engineer would be sent to examine the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RAY CITY, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A16BGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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