NHTSA Complaint #11555446 — 2016 KIA SORENTO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11555446
Vehicle	2016 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 27, 2023
Date Filed	November 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

Engine began regularly overheating. Problem began in May 2023. No warning lights, other than the temperature gauge going up. Thermostat was replaced, radiator was cleaned and checked, without defects found. No leaking hoses. Problem continued to get worse, requiring coolant be added every time the car was driven. Mechanic decided the head gasket was failing. Due to the nature of the head bolts, the recommendation was to replace the engine. This has not been done and the car is unusable and unsellable due to the failure.

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