NHTSA Complaint #11574995 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11574995
Vehicle	2011 KIA SORENTO
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 2, 2024
Date Filed	March 1, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Brakes feel softer, rear brake burnt smell, replaced brakes one month ago. Headlight and taillight bulbs replaced several times in last 3 months due to blinking blowing replaced and starts over again. Screen will not turn on until car has run for 45 minutes. Cannot use back until screen turns on. Leaving car parked until I can get brake system fixed. Noticed brake light on dash and car with swerve light on dash. Too scared to drive until at least brakes are fixed. Reached out to dealership. No part available for recall which most likely is failing my brakes

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