NHTSA Complaint #11121504 — 2015 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11121504
Vehicle	2015 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 19, 2018
Date Filed	August 21, 2018
Mileage	88,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

PURCHASED A USED 2015 KIA SORENTO FROM A USED CAR LOT ON FEBRUARY 15, 2018. I'VE EXPERIENCED NO ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL AUGUST 19, 2018 WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, AND ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED. WE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TRIED OUR BEST TO GET IT TO RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE KIA HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE ENGINE SEIZING. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION (CURRENTLY AT WORK AND UNABLE TO UPLOAD THE RECEIPT).

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