NHTSA Complaint #11583034 — 2016 KIA SORENTO

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled while accelerating. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a short period of time but would not accelerate as needed. The contact heard an abnormal sound, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle, and the contact was informed that the engine was low on oil. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage is approximately 115,000.