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2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1574593
Internal NHTSA #	11221268
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2013
File date	01/06/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving on the interstate we accelerated to approximately 65 mph after entering the interstate on an on-ramp. Within about 1 mile, the vehicle stalled with no warning/ticking/knocking, and gauge/warning lights came on. We coasted to an exit ramp and after coming to a stop realized the engine was stopped at 0 rpm. I tried to start the vehicle multiple times in order to move out of the way of traffic coming from behind, for safety reasons, but the engine was seized and would not turn over. The attempts to start the vehicle additionally cause the starter to fail. During the attempts to start the vehicle, smoke came fromt he engine area as well as the smell of burning metal. I am unsure if the smoke came from the engine or starter. After this two other drivers stopped, i was able to shift the vehicle into neutral, and we pushed the vehicle to a safer location. We are working with kia to replace the engine. Kia is stating the repair is not covered by their recall sc147 and that recall inspection was already completed on our vehicle, even though the failure is symptomatic of the recall defect/issue. Kia has stated that the engine will be replaced under warranty as part of a product improvement campaign but i am waiting for more clarification from kia. As part of the sc147 recall and related kia notices to kia dealers, kia dealers are to provide a loaner or alternate means of transportation (rental car to customers). It has been 2. 5 weeks since the incident and kia has failed to provide a loaner or rental vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60600
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLAREMORE, OK
VIN pattern	5XYKU4A61DGXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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