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2016 KIA SORENTO Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1693908
Internal NHTSA #	11361765
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2016
File date	05/06/20
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle engine broke down on highway at 62k miles with loss of power and heavy smoke. Ultimately had to get new engine installed by the dealer but literally day after they returned the vehicle, it lost power on the road again with heavy smell of gas. Dealer said they fixed the fuel injector and o-ring but once again having same issue in sep (after minimal driving for past couple months). Vehicle still with dealer because they diagnosis issue after replacing fuel injector and gasket again. Something is wrong with the v6 kia sorento engines and fuel system.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	62625
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	E PALO ALTO, CA
VIN pattern	5XYPK4A54GGXXXXXX
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	45
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2016 KIA SORENTO Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA SORENTO Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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