NHTSA Complaint #11693009 — 2016 KIA SORENTO ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693009
Vehicle	2016 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 5, 2025
Date Filed	October 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The engine failed. Had a new engine put in the car. Driving the car home the car lost power on the interstate causing me to almost get hit by a semi trailer. Called Kia Dealership and was told to bring car back. They said it had a bad high pressure fuel pump. I had it replaced, same issue. They said they would not fix the engine to take it somewhere else. Called Kia of north America to report the safety issue and I didn't feel safe driving the car. I wanted the car to be bought back. They denied it and would not honor the warranty. They said i could not file a lawsuit against them? Engine is bad. I sent a written statement to Kia of American with all paperwork notarized.

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