NHTSA Complaint #11455353 — 2016 KIA SORENTO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11455353
Vehicle	2016 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 25, 2022
Date Filed	March 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Driving on the highway, the check engine light came on and the car began running rough. I pulled over off the highway as soon as I could and had the car towed. I was told the car has no compression on cylinder 3 and has codes P0300, P0301, and P0303. Kia tells me I need a new engine at estimated cost of $8800. Prior to this event the vehicle has been burning excessive oil (no oil light on despite once needing to add 4 quarts). Dealership did 2 oil consumption tests on separate occasions and told me it was burning oil within normal limits and took no action.

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