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2014 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1382547
Internal NHTSA #	10993259
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2014
File date	01/04/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On april 1st, the engine on my vehicle failed. I had it towed to midas for repair. The mechanics informed me of excessive sludge in the engine that resulting in the timing gear and timing solenoids failing. On april 7th, i learned that kia was recalling specific makes and models for engine failure through a friend. Upon investigation online, i saw several stories published about the information. Subsequently, i contacted the dealer where i purchased the vehicle. Since purchase, i moved out of state. I was told to contact the nearest dealer, which i did. I had expected a return call, but never received one. I also contacted kia directly. They informed me that a recall notice would be sent to my home the week of may 19th (keep in mind it is april 7th). Nonetheless, midas replaced the timing gear at approximate $1,500 and another mechanic replaced the solenoids at $175 plus parts. He also noted that there was an issue with the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor. I contacted the local kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle looked at. When i explained to the service representative that there was an recall on the vehicle for possible engine failure, she advised me that it was only a bulletin and to bring the car in to be inspected. The next week, when driving the vehicle to the dealer and while attempting to pass a car with an 18-wheeler coming in the opposite direction, the engine failed. I had to have the car towed to the dealership where it has been ever since. I was informed by the service department that they were working with kia because i needed a new motor, and they asked for service records. I did explain that i did not have a complete record of oil changes. See attached email. I was informed today that kia has denied my claim. The dealer is attempting to get the district manager to push for approval.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	136000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREENVILLE, MS
VIN pattern	5XYKT3A62EGXXXXXX
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
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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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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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2014 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA SORENTO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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