| Issue ID | 1636226 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11300114 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 17/01/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Thumping noise and sensation from rear axle/suspension area while accelerating from stop or lightly accelerating on local roads. I reviewed a previous recall for this year and while my vin was not in the recalled list, the description of the issues sounds very similar. All of the vehicle mileage has been highway or local driving. Vehicle is being towed to my local kia dealership, gateway kia, 1425 easton road, warrington, pa 18976 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140560 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WARMINSTER, PA |
| 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 | 35 |
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