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2013 KIA SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	955877
Internal NHTSA #	10489234
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2013
File date	14/12/12
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2013 kia sorento 4 cylinder. While at stop light engine revved up and lunged forward. Applied harder brake until stop light turned green. Vehicle at dealership for two days so far waiting alternator replacement. Service department states never had to replace an alternator before and not in stock, waiting for overnight shipping for two days. Dealer states they have no control over defective parts, but will fix and service vehicle when parts arrive.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1450
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUTTER, IL
VIN pattern	5XYKU4A65DGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SORENTO Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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