| Issue ID | 1599529 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254429 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 31/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kia engine recall. 2014 kia sorento has the 3. 3 v6 lambda ii engine. Driving car on freeway and suddenly loud knocking noises coming from engine that became louder with acceleration - making car undriveable. Had vehicle towed to dealership, it is currently still there - diagnosis so far is metal shavings in oil pan, engine failure. This is the same issue described in the the kia recall with the theta ii engines. Called kia and all they said was they would only open a case number. So far they have not included this engine in the recall. Searching online, there are others with the 3. 3 lambda ii engine experiencing this issue. This engine needs to be included in the recall, it is a severe safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST BETHEL, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA74EGXXXXXX |
| 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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