| Issue ID | 1441814 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064469 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 23/12/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine failed at 82,000. 00 miles. This is the 2. 4l i-4 mpi engine that is not included in the recall. Vehicle is at dealer awaiting replacement engine. Technician states that the failed engine part is identical to the gdi that which was recalled. It has been a month and dealer cannot give timetable on the repair. Just that the engine is on order. Come on kia get your act together on this. Before this incident this was the best vehicle i have ever owned. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BERWYN, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A14DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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