| Issue ID | 1639935 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11302852 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/01/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. The engine light started flashing and the car lost power. I was able to get to the shoulder. I tried getting to the next exit but even doing 15mph i could hear a noise in the engine. I shut the car off and called for a tow. The car was towed to my mechanic who looked at the car. He called to tell me i had engine failure. He called kia and gave them my vin. He said they confirmed my car was included in the engine failure group. I then had the car towed to the local kia dealership. A day later they confirmed that my car needed a new engine. They submitted things to kia. Told me it would take 3 business days for an answer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VILLA RICA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA66FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 72 |
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