| Issue ID | 1462993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11090119 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 21/04/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving down the interstate as i heard a loud pop so pulled over on the side of the road thinking it was my tires, as i looked at all the tires i didn't see anything so i got back in. Soon as i got back in the vehicle i smelled something so i turned the car off and got out. The minute i got out of the car it engulfed in flames.. The fire report showed it was due to an electrical issue , and the entire car burnt up |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A64EGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 68 |
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