| Issue ID | 1717939 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11388417 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 06/11/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the highway and when the vehicle in front of me stopped short my kia would stop i had to swerve to the side of the road to stop. I noticed smoke from the hood so i waited until it stopped and slowly moved into the already slowed traffic and went home park the vehicle and reported to kia but they continue to give me the run around and not offer repairs unless i paid for it |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNION CITY, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A32GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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