NHTSA Complaint #11633769 — 2016 KIA SEDONA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11633769
Vehicle	2016 KIA SEDONA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 29, 2024
Date Filed	January 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The engine in our 2016 3.3L GDI Sedona seized while we were driving on the freeway going approx 65MPH on 12/29/24. The vehicle was towed to the KIA dealership in our town and examined by the service dept the following morning. We were told that the engine had no oil and it had leaked into the crankshaft where it burned up. Also, the engine compartment was filled with metal shavings. The service tech told us we would need to replace the engine.

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