| Issue ID | 984900 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10514899 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/06/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While coming to a stop at a traffic light the engine light came on, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate, the rpm gauge did not move, but the vehicle would move forward at engine idle speed (reaching about 20mph on a level surface). The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HASLET, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A27CGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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