Issue ID | 1689434 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11354461 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 16/08/20 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, when she crashed into a stone lining up the pathway. The contact placed the vehicle into reverse when the vehicle surged in reverse crashing into the contact's garage. No airbags deployed. The contact received an injury to their shoulder and medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact contacted the dealership (friendly kia 5819 us-19, new port richey, fl 34652; (877) 544-6719) who did not diagnose a failure, however, they attempted to file a class action form. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRING HILL, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XYPGDA56GGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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