| Issue ID | 1265542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839296 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/12/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased the kia sorento new june 2013. I had my first oil change at the dealer at about 5700 miles on or about november 2013. The dealer told us that kia had the best warranty and only suggested oil changes at 7500-10,000 mile intervals. I purchased the oil and my father changed the oil 2 more times once in july 2014 and again september 2015. This vehicle was purchased for my wife who gave birth to our son three days after purchasing the vehicle. It was not driven often because she did not return to work until october 2013. As a teacher she only worked until may 2014 and did not return to work until september 2015. She worked less than 10 miles from home therefore our mileage was low. Around december 9, 2015 my wife said the car was |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MISHAWAKA, IN |
| 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? | N |
| 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 | 30 |
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