| Issue ID | 1614862 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11277162 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/10/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was coasting down an exit ramp of a bridge when the engine stalled. The vehicle would not restart. It acted as if the battery didn't have enough power to turn the engine over. The vehicle was towed home. Battery tested good. Coolant and oil were full. Belt was removed. All pulleys turned freely. Spark plugs removed to alleviate compression. Attempted to turn engine over by crank bolt. Took over 150 lb. Ft. To turn engine. Removed oil pan and found bearing material in bottom of oil pan. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121750 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARRERO, LA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A11DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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