| Issue ID | 1700815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366990 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 27/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a metal noise occurred coming from the engine. After driving four miles, the felt as if it was losing power and smoke was coming from the rear. The contact also stated that while driving and depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down to make a left turn, the vehicle seized and the steering wheel become difficult to turn. The vehicle was failed to start. The contact pushed the vehicle into a parking lot. The contact noticed that there was leak of oil on the left side of the engine and also antifreeze leak. The vehicle was not take to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The contact reference nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VIRGINIA GARDEN, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A20DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 60 |
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