| Issue ID | 1580381 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230523 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 02/07/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While exiting a highway, heard a noise. Steering became difficult. Engine stalled, all warning lights lit up. Smoke seen in rearview mirrors. Came to a stop and discovered a fire under the engine. Car was engulfed within 7 minutes. Total loss, nothing left. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPKDA56HGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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