NHTSA Complaint #11485691 — 2017 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11485691
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 21, 2022
Date Filed	September 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

There is an electrical problem with the Kia Sorento. I had the battery and Alternator replaced when the vehicle shut down and locked up on me. This is the second time in a few months it just shut down while I was driving.

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