NHTSA Complaint #11629473 — 2017 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11629473
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 6, 2024
Date Filed	December 8, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I have noticed that there is some il leavking from the car. My independent mechanic was sevivign the vehicle and has informed me that the head gasket has a leak and that this is a common problem with Kia Sorento 3.3 from 2017. I have taken to a kia dealer and they onfromed that there was only a leak from the oil pan which is not possible as i have seen the leak coming from higher up the engine. I have informed Kia USA and they have deferred to the warranty that i purchased. The small print thati was not made aware of was such that buying the vehcile used the manufacturere was only liable for the first 65,000 miles. I purchase an extended warranty and power train and engine were not covered. As such I am lookign at some point to a failing engine or a bill for 3 to 4k. Kia know of this issue and have done nothing to put this right before the issue happens

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