| Issue ID | 1497153 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129097 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 07/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine had been making a noise (humming and grinding) when vehicle was operating between 40mph and 60 mph. Brought to kia dealer who stated it was the new tires we bought from meineke. Brought vehicle to meineke who said it was not the tires. Was driving vehicle and while exiting highway the engine shut off and had to pull off to the side of the road under 0 power. Vehicle would not start even though there was still battery power. Vehicle was towed to meineke who told me that there was no oil in the engine. We had an oil change done in may 2018 at the milford ct kia and was not due for another oil change until october 2018. The vehicle had approximately 800 more miles to reach the 3000 mile mark for an oil change also. I had the vehicle towed to milford kia who is still examining the issue. Kia stated they would check with kia motors to ascertain if this issue is covered by a current engine recall for 2013 kia sonatas. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA65DGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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