NHTSA Complaint #11534528 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11534528
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 25, 2023
Date Filed	July 26, 2023
Mileage	81,136 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that oil needing to be added the engine every two weeks. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that an oil consumption test needed to be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,136.

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