| Issue ID | 1303294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10889308 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/07/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car stopped dead in road while being driven on city street. Taken to kia deal who refused to even consider manufacturing default. Upon examination determined there was metal shavings in oil which caused engine to seize. To replace engine they want to charge $6800 from what i have researched this has been a major problem for hyundai engines prompting a recall of over 600,000. Same engine is used in this kia why has there not been recall on kia's with this enine? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWTOWN, CT |
| 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 | 0 |
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