| Issue ID | 1496007 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11128092 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car was taken in for a recall and i was told it passed the test , for now, but i need to continue to bring it in periodically for checks. Therefore the car is potentially dangerous and the engine could seize while driving. No one should be forced to drive a car like that and the recall is not complete but yet they refuse to remedy the problem. If the car was safe, then it wouldn't have to continue to be checked for the same problem. Kia knows there is a problem with the motor and refuses to fix it and instead is making people continue to bring the car in for future checks. The problem could still occur without any warning as they know the engine is defective. They are using deceptive practices and putting peoples lives at risk. I am stuck with an unsafe car and if i sell it, i would have to disclose that to the new buyer, to do otherwise would be very wrong, although kia doesn't seem to think so. I was quoted an amount much lower than the trade in value because of it. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEL AIR, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A69DGXXXXXX |
| 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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