| Issue ID | 1489515 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119874 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 03/06/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car repaired by recall due to noises in the motor. Motor changed. Noises continued. Car broke down in the highway. Lost power and it was in fumes and smoke. Lives in danger. Car towed to kia service in libertyville , il. Staff indicated that pistons blew up.. Whole motor changed again. After three weeks car did not work at and.. Broke in the night while my wife was going to take care of an emergency call to a hospital. Kia towed again. Motor changed third time. At service since july 19, 2018. It has been promised to be delivered to me again tomorrow wednesday 8/14/208. Family and myself afraid to ride the kia sorento again. Car with noises since 2016. They have been using rebuilt part to change the motor. Current miles 82,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROUND LAKE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A67CGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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