| Issue ID | 1455767 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081109 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 09/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 69 mph, a clicking noise was heard from the engine and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called napleton kia of fishers at 317-449-0694 (13417 britton park rd, fishers, indiana, 46038) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and the technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was due to poor maintenance and would not be covered by the warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FISHERS, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPGDA32GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 69 |
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