NHTSA Complaint #11278568 — 2013 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11278568
Vehicle	2013 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 6, 2019
Date Filed	November 6, 2019
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING AND MY 2013 KIA SORENTO STALLED. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ENGINE BEGAN A CLANKING NOISE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND THEY HAVEN'T REPORTED BACK YET. RECALL NOTICE WAS NEVER SENT TO ME. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 7V224 RECALL DATE: MARCH 31, 2017 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: SC147

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