Issue ID | 1598513 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253644 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 15/01/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I noticed an engine/ transmission hesitation problem. I currently have 6500 miles on my 2019 sorento ex v6 awd.. When i took it to the dealer for an oil change i told them about the hesitation especially in eco and smart modes. Sometimes it hesitates initially from a stopped position but the real concern it hesitates after you pull into an intersection which is very dangerous because it prevents you from driving away from oncoming traffic. This is a huge safety problem. I mentioned this to two kia employees and they said that they had the same problem with their kia vehicles. The service department said they checked my vehicle and did not find a problem but the |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAZLETON, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XYPHDA59KGXXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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