| Issue ID | 1501624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132836 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The driver was alerted by another motorist that smoke was coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames and smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was immediately called to the scene and extinguished the flames. Fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The local dealer (gary lang auto/kia, 1107 il-37, mc henry, il) was notified of the failure, but the cause of the fire was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HEBRON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A39GGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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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