NHTSA Complaint #11451140 — 2006 KIA SORENTO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11451140
Vehicle 2006 KIA SORENTO
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 100,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an unknown person alerted the contact that her vehicle had caught fire. The fire started in the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The insurance company referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately over 100,000.

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