NHTSA Complaint #11475273 — 2014 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11475273
Vehicle	2014 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 9, 2022
Date Filed	July 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Total engine failed at 105000 miles. Rod Bearing Failure is what was the diagnosis. We were complaining since 38000 miles of the engine not sounding right and each time a technician certified by Kia told us that nothing was wrong. It seized up while after a brief stop on the side of a road. Kid and wife were in the car and were able to coast it back to the side of the road out of traffic. Total engine replacement is required and this same type of issue is on the 4 cylinder model of this engine that has been recalled, but not 6 cylinder model.

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