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2011 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1486771
Internal NHTSA #	11115586
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	01/01/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light with the air conditioner operating, a burning and exhaust odor entered the cabin through the vents. The vehicle was taken to baierl kia (11410 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090, (724) 741-1197) where the contact was informed that carbon was building up in the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80000
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	FREEPORT, PA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	23/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2011 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Kia SORENTO Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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