NHTSA Complaint #11594171 — 2015 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11594171
Vehicle	2015 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 1, 2023
Date Filed	June 13, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Ongoing issue with coolant mixing in the oil causing overheating in the engine. I believe this a safety risk as driving the vehicle for longer than 30 minutes causes the engine temperature to rise dramatically and risks complete engine failure, potentially when driving at speed. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealer. We've just become aware this is apparently due to Kia's known soft block issue.

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