| Issue ID | 1682174 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349019 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/03/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In december of 2018, my father in-law was driving the vehicle on the highway, and the entire vehicle shut down(engine, lights, steering, everything). We towed it to the dealership, and they stated that it was a faulty battery, and had us pay to replace it. When we took the old battery back to advance auto parts, they stated that the old battery was fine after testing it. In march of 2019, we started to hear a knock in the engine at or over 2000 rpm. We took the vehicle in to the dealership, and they stated that the vehicle had advanced bearing wear, and the engine would need to be replaced. They stated that as there was no recall, that we would be responsible for the replacement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135212 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST JEFFERSON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A13DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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