| Issue ID | 1383427 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10993968 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/04/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kia recall: while driving at 60 mph on a two lane highway, the engine seized up on my 2013 kia sorento with 78000 miles on it. The company that rebuilt the engine said it was due to a loss of oil pressure. However the oil was full and clean and was 1000 miles below its next scheduled oil change. The engine did not make any noises prior to the failure. Kia states that the vin # on my sorento is not part of the recent recall on their engines that are failing in this same manner. I had the engine rebuilt (at a very hefty price) and am looking for reimbursement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSON, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A10DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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