| Issue ID | 1568097 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11210411 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 07/08/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was evidence of smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact visually inspected the engine compartment of the vehicle but was unsure as to where the smoke originated from. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. Kia of cerritos located at 18201 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, (562) 860-2424, was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was also contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MISSION VIEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A1XDGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 40 |
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