| Issue ID | 1478639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11105295 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/06/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine failure due to metal filings in oil said by dealer to be related to bearings. Same issue the 2014 kia sorento was recalled for. My car was made at the same alabama plant in 2014 but is a 3. 3l. No one can tell me how many warranties have been rejected or honored for engine replacement. The feds are investigating if kia recalled enough cars. Did they? My car was made in the us.. But shipped and sold in canada. Asking for information on this problem as reported. Thank you. This is a major safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PROSPECT BAY, AA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA77FGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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