NHTSA Complaint #11452180 — 2016 KIA SORENTO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452180
Vehicle	2016 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 30, 2022
Date Filed	February 16, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The check oil light did not illuminate, a oil change was not due for another 1,200 miles. The engine shut down and needs a 100% replacement totaling over $6,000 in repairs. if something as simple as the oil light emitted the car would not have been drove on.

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