| Issue ID | 1588500 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11241253 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/07/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On july 12 i was driving down a very busy interstate in another state when my engine started knocking once i got off exit. The car was shaking very badly. It made me very afraid that i was gonna cause an accident. Once i got off exit i attempted to pull over to a parking lot but the car completely cut off in the middle of traffic and would not crank. Car was towed to shop and was told that engine had seized. I have done every recall sent to me and have kept this car well maintained since it is my only means of transportation. I have read numerous complaints dealing with the same thing. My vehicle only had 163,000 miles on it. I think this needs to be investigated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 163000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINNSBORO, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A15DGXXXXXX |
| 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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