| Issue ID | 1491497 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121504 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/08/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a used 2015 kia sorento from a used car lot on february 15, 2018. I've experienced no issues with the vehicle until august 19, 2018 while driving home from work. While driving on the freeway, and accelerating, the vehicle completely stalled. We pulled the vehicle over and tried our best to get it to restart. It had to be towed home. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed the kia had complete engine failure due to the engine seizing. Please contact me for inspection documentation (currently at work and unable to upload the receipt). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A68FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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