NHTSA Complaint #11643019 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11643019
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 19, 2025
Date Filed	February 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

Was driving car it lost power, pulled over and had tow truck bring car to dealership. Dealership states a new engine is needed due to a malfunction in the engine block, however warranty is out on car just by 9,000 miles and car is still financed! Maintenance has been kept up on car. Kia wants $10,000 to replace engine.

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