| Issue ID | 1398246 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11013556 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/01/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. When the vehicle was started, black smoke appeared under the hood and the muffler that emitted through the vents inside the vehicle. The contact turned the engine off and called an unknown local kia dealer located in salem, or where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she did not change the oil when needed; therefore, they would not make any repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBANY, OR |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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