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2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1419125
Internal NHTSA #	11041134
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2013
File date	06/10/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On october 6th, i was commuting home from work and my vehicle started making noise upon acceleration that sounded like something was loose. Once i arrived at my house, i noticed a knocking sound as i put my vehicle in park. Out nearest kia service department is not open on saturdays so i took it to a nearby mechanic. They determined there was a bearing issue and i would have to replace the engine. They had a difficult time giving me a complete estimate because they had trouble finding all parts needed. I contacted kia on monday and asked if they could help me as i was just a bit over the 100,000 warranty. They suggested i call kia and speak to a customer service rep and open a case with them. I opened a case and they suggested i bring my car into kia for a diagnostic. I brought it in on tuesday and they confirmed there was a bearing issue and the engine would need to be replaced. I was quoted $7,700 before tax for a re-manufactured engine and over $12,000 for a fully assembled engine. My request for kia to assist me with this repair was put in, i forwarded my maintenance records to the dealership and they sent that along with some photos the district parts and service manager requested of my engine. I did not hear back from kia even after attempting to follow up daily until october 25 after i requested my case be escalated. I inquired with my case manager, customer service reps, and the service manager at the dealership about what actually went wrong with my engine and how this situation is unlike the most recent recall on my same year make and model engines-only those were gdi. I confirmed that it was a rod bearing that caused metal shavings to be fond in my engine. Based on my research of the recent recall, this is exactly what the issue was. I'm not sire why with so many similar complaints, other engines were not considered in the recall.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	110000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LIVERMORE, CA
VIN pattern	5XYKT4A16DGXXXXXX
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	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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