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2013 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1033989
Internal NHTSA #	10560329
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2013
File date	16/01/14
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving through neighborhood approximately 25 to 30 mph, vehicle suddenly screeched to halt (i did not depress the brakes), engine light came on. All parts of vehicle were disabled (unable to steer, start, etc.) i was thrown forward despite seat belt on due to sudden and complete stop. Thankfully, i was the only vehicle in the roadway at the moment. After several minutes of no response from vehicle with ignition issues, i was finally able to restart and continue my drive, as well as contact dealer for appointment to 'repair' this rampantly unsafe 2013 kia sorrento engine issue. I purchased this vehicle new in february 2013 with the notion that kia has a 5 star safety rating. After this incident and after reviewing other eerily similar complaints, i vehemently disagree with the rating. This is an extreme safety hazard. I drive to and from patient's homes for a living, often traveling freeways and in remote areas. I did not notice any issues with motor prior to 'computer upgrade' requested at last visit to dealer. I am hoping that kia resolves this obviously rampant issue before serious injury or death results from this problem. I will no longer transport my children in this vehicle until kia can remedy this situation. I am taking in to the same dealer who did 'upgrade' today to 'repair' if possible. I will also be contacting kia via phone and email contact as well as the dealer from whom i purchased my vehicle. All need to know that this engine failure issue is serious and could be fatal if not dealt with soon.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	22171
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SALEM, OR
VIN pattern	5XYKTDAZ5DQXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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
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Vehicle speed	25
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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 Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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