| Issue ID | 1452326 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078245 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 04/03/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were driving down the highway with our small children in the back seat and car began to make a loud noise. The engine light came on and then started to flash. We proceeded to the exit and as we were taking the exit all the lights came on in the car stalled. We had to have it towed and we were advised that the engine was bad and one of the cylinders was not opening. This vehicle is not even two years old and the engine should not be failing |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREDERICKTOWN, MO |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A6XFGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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