| Issue ID | 1617061 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11278760 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 03/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Blown head gasket and cracked engine block. We noticed a smell of burning antifreeze when we parked and got out of the car. Took it to the dealership and they said the head gasket was blown and the engine block was cracked and needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JEFFERSON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKUDA71FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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