| Issue ID | 1499144 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130588 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/05/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder where it was towed to an unknown dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer did not disclose what caused the engine failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would assist with the engine replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer waiting for a new engine for over four months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | APOPKA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A1XDGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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