| Issue ID | 1555542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11195882 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine was consuming too much oil (two quarts every 500 miles). The contact stated that the dealer (h&h kia, 4040 s 84th st, omaha, ne 68127, (402) 331-9100) has had the vehicle since january of 2019, attempting to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer and manufacturer stated that they were unsure when new engines would be produced. The contact has had a loaner vehicle for the past three months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELLEVUE, NE |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A30GGXXXXXX |
| 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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