NHTSA Complaint #11579039 — 2012 KIA SORENTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11579039
Vehicle	2012 KIA SORENTO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 25, 2023
Date Filed	March 23, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

This has been recalled for 6 months with no remedy. I cannot drive my car due to risk of engine fire, and I have been advised to not park near other cars. This has been extremely frustrating and inconvenient. I have not been offered a replacement vehicle either

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