Issue ID | 1267828 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10846035 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 18/02/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving 60 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise and the presence of smoke emitted outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact lifted the hood and noticed flames near the motor. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was parked at the dealer's for weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but it was uncertain as to when they would investigate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DURHAM, NC |
VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A64EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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