Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
12 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Kia America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC249
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC172
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC153
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2017
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC142
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Consumer Complaints
894 ComplaintsKia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Corrective Action:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Additional Notes:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Mfg Campaign: 11384258
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Corrective Action:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Additional Notes:
HEADLIGHTS INITIALLY WERE JUST FLICKERING ON OCCASION NOW HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY GO BACK ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WARNING ⚠️ COMES ON AND DASH DISPLAY ALSO INDICATES A HEADLAMP ISSUE. SOMETIMES TURNING THEM ON AND OFF HELPS.BEEN GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. NOW ALL LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON INCLUDING BRIGHTS. HORN ALSO NOT WORKING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT NIGHT ON BUSY CITY STREETS.
Mfg Campaign: 11384258
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, MY ENGINE HAD BEEN BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. I HAD TO ADD 5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. 3 WEEKS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. WHEN I WAS IN A SAFE AREA, I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT DID NOT START. KIA DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH WORN BEARING RODS. THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 136,000 HIGHWAY MILES.
Corrective Action:
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, MY ENGINE HAD BEEN BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. I HAD TO ADD 5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. 3 WEEKS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. WHEN I WAS IN A SAFE AREA, I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT DID NOT START. KIA DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH WORN BEARING RODS. THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 136,000 HIGHWAY MILES.
Additional Notes:
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, MY ENGINE HAD BEEN BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. I HAD TO ADD 5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. 3 WEEKS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING. WHEN I WAS IN A SAFE AREA, I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT DID NOT START. KIA DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH WORN BEARING RODS. THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 136,000 HIGHWAY MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11382864
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
HEADLIGHT KEEP BLOWING
Corrective Action:
HEADLIGHT KEEP BLOWING
Additional Notes:
HEADLIGHT KEEP BLOWING
Mfg Campaign: 11378519
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 KIA SORENTO HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN THEY ARE IN AUTO MODE THEY WILL TURN OFF FOLLOWED BY A WARNING ON MY SCREEN SAYING THEY HAVE SWITCHED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL. I HAVE TO TURN THE KNOB TO OFF THEN BACK ON. THEY ALSO SHUT OFF IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING,ESPECIALLY WITH MY TODDLER IN THE BACK SEAT. I AM TOLD A TSB HAS BEEN STARTED AND POSSIBLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. WHEN WILL KIA DO A RECALL? ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT COULD BE BECAUSE IT HASNT HAPPENED TO THEM, ANOTHER DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BUT ARE WILLING TO TAKE A LOOK TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX THIS BUT I WILL HAVE TO PAY. THIS IS NOT RIGHT SINCE THIS IS A KIA DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 KIA SORENTO HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN THEY ARE IN AUTO MODE THEY WILL TURN OFF FOLLOWED BY A WARNING ON MY SCREEN SAYING THEY HAVE SWITCHED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL. I HAVE TO TURN THE KNOB TO OFF THEN BACK ON. THEY ALSO SHUT OFF IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING,ESPECIALLY WITH MY TODDLER IN THE BACK SEAT. I AM TOLD A TSB HAS BEEN STARTED AND POSSIBLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. WHEN WILL KIA DO A RECALL? ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT COULD BE BECAUSE IT HASNT HAPPENED TO THEM, ANOTHER DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BUT ARE WILLING TO TAKE A LOOK TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX THIS BUT I WILL HAVE TO PAY. THIS IS NOT RIGHT SINCE THIS IS A KIA DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 KIA SORENTO HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN THEY ARE IN AUTO MODE THEY WILL TURN OFF FOLLOWED BY A WARNING ON MY SCREEN SAYING THEY HAVE SWITCHED FROM AUTO TO MANUAL. I HAVE TO TURN THE KNOB TO OFF THEN BACK ON. THEY ALSO SHUT OFF IN MANUAL MODE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING,ESPECIALLY WITH MY TODDLER IN THE BACK SEAT. I AM TOLD A TSB HAS BEEN STARTED AND POSSIBLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. WHEN WILL KIA DO A RECALL? ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT COULD BE BECAUSE IT HASNT HAPPENED TO THEM, ANOTHER DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BUT ARE WILLING TO TAKE A LOOK TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX THIS BUT I WILL HAVE TO PAY. THIS IS NOT RIGHT SINCE THIS IS A KIA DEFECT WITH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11374578
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
SINCE AUGUST 2019, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHTS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS WAS SET ON AUTO. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF FOR 5-10 SECONDS UNEXPECTEDLY AND WILL TURN ON AGAIN. WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN THIS PAST SATURDAY (11/7) , I NOTICED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, ONLY THE HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WAS LIGHTED ON THE DASH. NORMALLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON AUTO BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TAILLIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WOULD BE LIGHTED ON THE DASH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO FAIRFAX KIA SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED, HE WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IN REVIEWING YOUR SITE, IT APPEARS OTHER OWNERS OF 2017 KIA SORENTO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF WHILE USING THE AUTO HEADLIGHTS FEATURE. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, THEREFORE, I AM HOPING YOUR AGENCY WILL INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE MATTER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
SINCE AUGUST 2019, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHTS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS WAS SET ON AUTO. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF FOR 5-10 SECONDS UNEXPECTEDLY AND WILL TURN ON AGAIN. WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN THIS PAST SATURDAY (11/7) , I NOTICED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, ONLY THE HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WAS LIGHTED ON THE DASH. NORMALLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON AUTO BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TAILLIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WOULD BE LIGHTED ON THE DASH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO FAIRFAX KIA SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED, HE WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IN REVIEWING YOUR SITE, IT APPEARS OTHER OWNERS OF 2017 KIA SORENTO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF WHILE USING THE AUTO HEADLIGHTS FEATURE. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, THEREFORE, I AM HOPING YOUR AGENCY WILL INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE MATTER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
SINCE AUGUST 2019, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHTS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS WAS SET ON AUTO. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF FOR 5-10 SECONDS UNEXPECTEDLY AND WILL TURN ON AGAIN. WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN THIS PAST SATURDAY (11/7) , I NOTICED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, ONLY THE HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WAS LIGHTED ON THE DASH. NORMALLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON AUTO BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TAILLIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS SYMBOL WOULD BE LIGHTED ON THE DASH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO FAIRFAX KIA SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED, HE WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IN REVIEWING YOUR SITE, IT APPEARS OTHER OWNERS OF 2017 KIA SORENTO HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF WHILE USING THE AUTO HEADLIGHTS FEATURE. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, THEREFORE, I AM HOPING YOUR AGENCY WILL INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE MATTER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11374616
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 70MPH THE SORENTO LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND SHUT DOWN. NO CHECK ENGINE OR ANY OTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. PRIOR TO THE SHUTDOWN THERE WAS NO PERFORMANCE ISSUE WITH THE SORENTO, OR ANY INDICATION THERE WAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET SORENTO TO THE SHOULDER. CAR RESTARTED BUT ONLY FOR 1/4 MILE AND SHUT DOWN AGAIN. COULDN'T BE RESTARTED. KIA SAID NEEDED A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT, WOULDN'T HONOR WARRANTY.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 70MPH THE SORENTO LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND SHUT DOWN. NO CHECK ENGINE OR ANY OTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. PRIOR TO THE SHUTDOWN THERE WAS NO PERFORMANCE ISSUE WITH THE SORENTO, OR ANY INDICATION THERE WAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET SORENTO TO THE SHOULDER. CAR RESTARTED BUT ONLY FOR 1/4 MILE AND SHUT DOWN AGAIN. COULDN'T BE RESTARTED. KIA SAID NEEDED A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT, WOULDN'T HONOR WARRANTY.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 70MPH THE SORENTO LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND SHUT DOWN. NO CHECK ENGINE OR ANY OTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. PRIOR TO THE SHUTDOWN THERE WAS NO PERFORMANCE ISSUE WITH THE SORENTO, OR ANY INDICATION THERE WAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET SORENTO TO THE SHOULDER. CAR RESTARTED BUT ONLY FOR 1/4 MILE AND SHUT DOWN AGAIN. COULDN'T BE RESTARTED. KIA SAID NEEDED A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT, WOULDN'T HONOR WARRANTY.
Mfg Campaign: 11374335
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF.
Corrective Action:
THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF.
Additional Notes:
THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11373832
Recall Date: Nov 9, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11373726
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
STEERING IS STICKY, FORCING DRIVER TO ROTATE STEERING WHEEL IN AN EXAGGERATED WAY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. DOOR HANDLE COVER ON PASSENGER REAR SIDE BROKE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11373726
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING STRAIGHT THE STEERING WILL FEEL LIKE IT HESITATES SLIGHT MOVEMENTS AND THEN RELEASES CAUSING ME TO OVER STEER. ALMOST LIKE THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IS INTERMITTENT. TO THE POINT WHERE I WILL END UP IN THE OTHER LANE SLIGHTLY AND CONTINUALLY HAVE TO COUNTER STEER THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING STRAIGHT THE STEERING WILL FEEL LIKE IT HESITATES SLIGHT MOVEMENTS AND THEN RELEASES CAUSING ME TO OVER STEER. ALMOST LIKE THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IS INTERMITTENT. TO THE POINT WHERE I WILL END UP IN THE OTHER LANE SLIGHTLY AND CONTINUALLY HAVE TO COUNTER STEER THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING STRAIGHT THE STEERING WILL FEEL LIKE IT HESITATES SLIGHT MOVEMENTS AND THEN RELEASES CAUSING ME TO OVER STEER. ALMOST LIKE THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IS INTERMITTENT. TO THE POINT WHERE I WILL END UP IN THE OTHER LANE SLIGHTLY AND CONTINUALLY HAVE TO COUNTER STEER THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11372520
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON ALONG WITH ENGINE NOISES. EACH TIME I WOULD BRING IT INTO LAYTON, UT KIA SERVICE CENTER, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST O2 SENSORS AND ONE TIME IT NEEDED THE ENGINE HARNESS REPLACED. JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER MY LAST VISIT TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR JUST SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE AND IT WON'T BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE CAUSING ENGINE SLUDGE. BECAUSE WE HAD MY HUSBANDS COMPANY CHANGE OUR OIL SOME OF THE TIME ( KIA ACTUALLY DID EMISSIONS AND CHANGED IT 3 WEEKS PRIOR) THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT THEIR DOCUMENTATION ON THIS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING HAPPENING ON SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL BUT ONLY FOR 4 CYLINDER AND WE OWN A 6 CYLINDER. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT WITH THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON ALONG WITH ENGINE NOISES. EACH TIME I WOULD BRING IT INTO LAYTON, UT KIA SERVICE CENTER, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST O2 SENSORS AND ONE TIME IT NEEDED THE ENGINE HARNESS REPLACED. JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER MY LAST VISIT TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR JUST SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE AND IT WON'T BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE CAUSING ENGINE SLUDGE. BECAUSE WE HAD MY HUSBANDS COMPANY CHANGE OUR OIL SOME OF THE TIME ( KIA ACTUALLY DID EMISSIONS AND CHANGED IT 3 WEEKS PRIOR) THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT THEIR DOCUMENTATION ON THIS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING HAPPENING ON SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL BUT ONLY FOR 4 CYLINDER AND WE OWN A 6 CYLINDER. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT WITH THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON ALONG WITH ENGINE NOISES. EACH TIME I WOULD BRING IT INTO LAYTON, UT KIA SERVICE CENTER, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST O2 SENSORS AND ONE TIME IT NEEDED THE ENGINE HARNESS REPLACED. JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER MY LAST VISIT TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR JUST SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE AND IT WON'T BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE CAUSING ENGINE SLUDGE. BECAUSE WE HAD MY HUSBANDS COMPANY CHANGE OUR OIL SOME OF THE TIME ( KIA ACTUALLY DID EMISSIONS AND CHANGED IT 3 WEEKS PRIOR) THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT THEIR DOCUMENTATION ON THIS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING HAPPENING ON SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL BUT ONLY FOR 4 CYLINDER AND WE OWN A 6 CYLINDER. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT WITH THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11367015
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Corrective Action:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Additional Notes:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11366774
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Corrective Action:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Additional Notes:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11366774
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Corrective Action:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Additional Notes:
I OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND ENGINE NOISES. WE WERE SENT HOME EVERY TIME AND TOLD OUR CAR WAS GOOD TO GO. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WENT LIMP, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD WE NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE. THEY ARE STATING IT WAS CAUSED BY LACK OF MAINTENANCE AND REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE GET REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND THE LAST BEING BY THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES JUST WEEKS PRIOR. BUT BECAUSE WE DID 2 CHANGES THROUGH MY HUSBANDS COMPANY, THEY WON'T ACCEPT OUR PROOF OF MAINTENANCE. MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAS A CURRENT RECALL ON THEIR ENGINES BUT BECAUSE MINE IS A 3.3L AND NOT 2.0 OR 2.4, IT'S NOT COVERED. THIS IS LUDICROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11366774
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN LEFT / RIGHT, IT FEELS LIKE ITS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FREE ,THEN YOU HAVE TO PULL IT BACK . ITS SCARES ME ON THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS FEELING GOES ON AND OFF
Corrective Action:
STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN LEFT / RIGHT, IT FEELS LIKE ITS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FREE ,THEN YOU HAVE TO PULL IT BACK . ITS SCARES ME ON THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS FEELING GOES ON AND OFF
Additional Notes:
STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN LEFT / RIGHT, IT FEELS LIKE ITS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FREE ,THEN YOU HAVE TO PULL IT BACK . ITS SCARES ME ON THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS FEELING GOES ON AND OFF
Mfg Campaign: 11366729
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) THE VEHICLE, ON A CITY STREET, I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER, COASTED TO CURB, TURNED VEHICLE OFF (ALTHOUGH ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING). SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR HAVE BEEN TO NO AVAIL. PRIOR TO THIS EVENT, THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE WORKING GREAT WITH NO WARNING OR SENSOR LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED IN LOCAL HOTEL PARKING LOT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGES, INCLUDING A KIA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE HAD SEIZED (LOCKED) AND THAT I WOULD NEED ANOTHER ENGINE TO AFFECT REPAIR.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) THE VEHICLE, ON A CITY STREET, I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER, COASTED TO CURB, TURNED VEHICLE OFF (ALTHOUGH ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING). SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR HAVE BEEN TO NO AVAIL. PRIOR TO THIS EVENT, THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE WORKING GREAT WITH NO WARNING OR SENSOR LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED IN LOCAL HOTEL PARKING LOT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGES, INCLUDING A KIA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE HAD SEIZED (LOCKED) AND THAT I WOULD NEED ANOTHER ENGINE TO AFFECT REPAIR.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) THE VEHICLE, ON A CITY STREET, I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER, COASTED TO CURB, TURNED VEHICLE OFF (ALTHOUGH ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING). SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR HAVE BEEN TO NO AVAIL. PRIOR TO THIS EVENT, THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE WORKING GREAT WITH NO WARNING OR SENSOR LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED IN LOCAL HOTEL PARKING LOT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGES, INCLUDING A KIA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE HAD SEIZED (LOCKED) AND THAT I WOULD NEED ANOTHER ENGINE TO AFFECT REPAIR.
Mfg Campaign: 11363737
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Corrective Action:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Additional Notes:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11361814
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Corrective Action:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Additional Notes:
2017 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ENGINE FIRE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED TWO GALLONS OF FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11361814
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DYING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING I SAW EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD BEGIN TO SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT AND I BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN AS IF NOTHING WERE WRONG. A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I BARELY LIMPED HOME. VEHICLE HAS 62K MILES.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DYING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING I SAW EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD BEGIN TO SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT AND I BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN AS IF NOTHING WERE WRONG. A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I BARELY LIMPED HOME. VEHICLE HAS 62K MILES.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DYING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING I SAW EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD BEGIN TO SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT AND I BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN AS IF NOTHING WERE WRONG. A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I BARELY LIMPED HOME. VEHICLE HAS 62K MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11361392
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2020
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