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2017 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1353153
Internal NHTSA #	10948873
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2017
File date	15/12/16
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	15-dec-2016: traveling approx. 50 mph during heavy traffic in marietta, ga, the vehicle had a complete loss of power therefore preventing the operator of said motor vehicle to have complete loss of control of the vehicle, (myself) thus, illustrating a serious safety defect. This issue could have resulted in serious injury, the loss of life of myself or other motorist, and or a catastrophic event to property and infrastructure. The engine light did come on during this incident and ever since i have been extremely fearful to operate my vehicle ever since. 2. 22-dec-2016: engine light, rpms accelerate, while vehicle is in park/ drive. I was parked and the rpms accelerated for no reason. I have video footage of this incident. 3. 05-jan-2017: engine light, rpms accelerate, while vehicle is in park/ drive. Vehicle wanted to accelerate while parked. Vehicle jerked when shifting into park or drive. Vehicle accelerated without applying any throttle. Accelerated very fast had to hold brakes with significant force to prevent from accelerating. I have video footage of this incident. 4. 16-jan-2017: engine light, rpms accelerate, while vehicle is in park/ drive. Vehicle seems to skip a gear when stopped and trying to accelerate. 5. Front of vehicle shook and has problems accelerating coming from a complete stop or up a hill. Feels like it misses a transmission gear when trying to accelerate. 0-10 mph ok but 10-35 you have to press accelerator significantly, then over speeds. 3 different kia dealerships including 5 incidents have taken place and and each have failed to identify the problem or make repairs. Kia corporate told the last dealership to park vehicle and not make an attempt to repair. Vehicle has been inoperable for 31 day total in kia's custody (service repair center). Lemon law proceedings pending.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10220
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KENNESAW, GA
VIN pattern	5XYPG4A57HGXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	15/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	52
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 KIA SORENTO Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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