NHTSA Complaint #11325584 — 2015 KIA SORENTO
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11325584 |
| Vehicle | 2015 KIA SORENTO |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 85,786 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SORENTO THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MULTIPLY OCCASIONS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL DETECTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KIA DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (1945 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007 (888) 425-6349) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AIR FILTER EXCHANGE HOSE AND ENGINE HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A COOLANT LEAK THAT COULD HAVE IGNITED A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,786.
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