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2012 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1232205
Internal NHTSA #	10785518
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	21/10/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After sitting for two days, the unit wouldn't respond to smart key. Initially thought smart key battery was dead. I replaced battery in smart key, but the vehicle still wouldn't respond. I had to use mechanical key to unlock and enter unit when i noticed that neither the interior lights were working nor would the 'start' button activate engine or any auxiliary functions. Boosted unit and took to a nearby shop. Shut off engine and waited a few seconds, and it did restart; but left with shop to see if battery had a bad cell (the reason it wouldn't start). The shop indicated that both the alternator and battery needing replacing. The shop supervisor stated that the alternator wasn't properly charging the battery. I mentioned that the alternator/charge light never came on with me; but he stated that it will not always come on unless the alternator has really gotten bad. Replacement alternator cost $500 (excluding labor) for a unit that is only just over 4. 25 years old, and with only 83,700 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	83704
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ATLANTA, GA
VIN pattern	5XYKU4A26CGXXXXXX
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
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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	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SORENTO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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