| Issue ID | 1483657 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113250 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2015 kia, has always make some engine noise, i did not buy it new brand and always checked out ok when i had the maintenance done on it. The noise was getting louder and more noticeable. I took it into be checked and they said my engine is failing. Kia says since i wasn't the 1 first owner on the vehicle they will not cover it, i took out an extended warranty and they are now giving me trouble about covering it since i haven't found every maintenance record, but most of them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CANAL WINCHESTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A7XFGXXXXXX |
| 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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