NHTSA Complaint #11572849 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11572849
Vehicle	2011 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 17, 2023
Date Filed	February 20, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Exhaust system flex pipe was repaired and the next day the exhaust muffler/ resonator failed at the seam, causing hot gases to escape into the undercarriage and melt the lower bumper cover assembly on the right passenger side. See photos attached.

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