| Issue ID | 1543806 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11184521 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 27/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2014 sorento engine was replaced 9/2017@ shawnee mission kia per recall sc147. Before replacement, there were no catalytic converter issues. After since 3/2018, it had four (4) catalytic converter failures in ten (10) months & 4 replacements @4 different shops latest 2/2019. All shops said they failed due to extreme overheating which could also cause a fire. 3rd shop also noted |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OCALA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A64EGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 70 |
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