Issue ID | 1647646 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11311643 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 15/02/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2014 kia sorento recently had an engine failure. I was driving on the freeway at 65 mph and heard a loud knocking so i started to exit the freeway by the time i got to the middle lane i heard a loud pop coming from the front of the vehicle. I lost all acceleration and coasted to the side of the freeway. Before the engine quit working there were no warning lights on my dash and temperature of the engine was normal. As soon as the engine quit working the oil light and engine light came on. After getting it towed 17 miles and 150 dollars later i was told by the mechanic the engine was completely seized up. They checked the oil levels and said it was half of a quart low. This vehicle is only 6 years old and all of the miles put on it are freeway miles driving to and from work. This engine has been burning up oil like crazy everytime i took it in for routine maintenance or replaced the oil myself it has been low and very black. The maintenance has been kept up on per spec's of the manufacturer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HEMET, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A75EGXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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