| Issue ID | 1543168 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183997 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/03/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car began burning excess oil at approximately 100,000 miles, began spewing blue and gray smoke when starting cold, at 111,000 miles took for diagnostic test at romeo kia kingston. Technician confirmed engine needs replacing. Although the 2. 0 liter and 2. 4 liter engines are covered under a current recall, this is a 3. 5 liter v6 engine. Contacted kia consumer affairs and was denied any assistance even though the issue is the exact same as is covered under the current recall. The car was well maintained and a modern day engine should not fail at such low mileage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST HURLEY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA26DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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