| Issue ID | 1611201 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11269355 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that the rpms dropped all the way down and the traction indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle shook while traveling and also quickly surged forward and then slowed down. The vehicle also shut off while driving around a corner. Spradley kia (2145 hwy 50 west, pueblo, co 81008, (719) 543-6710) performed a diagnostic test, but no codes were found. An appointment was scheduled for a more extensive diagnostic test for next week. The contact called the manufacturer and was given a case number. The contact researched the failure online and discovered many similar failures. The failure mileage was 103,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLORADO CITY, CO |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA26DGXXXXXX |
| 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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