Issue ID | 1573003 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11220137 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/06/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle was in motion when strange odor detected then smoke from engine area was noticed. Pulled car into parking lot and shut down engine because thought may be overheating. None of guages reflected this, however, there was no other logical explanation. Was goin to open hood when noticed flames. In matter of minutes, vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. Was a total loss. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
VIN pattern | 5XYKTDA67EGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 0 |
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