Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
17 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Kia America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC249
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Kia America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC246
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2022
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC172
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC142
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC140
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2016
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC137
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2016
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC123
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2015
Kia Motors America
Safety Issue:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SC115
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2015
Consumer Complaints
1.5K ComplaintsKia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
USES AND TAKES SO MUCH OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE TO REPLACE MY SPARK PLUS BECAUSE OF THE OIL GETTING INTO THEM. I'VE HAD 8 PLUGS GO BACK SO FAR IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. I'VE HAD MY SORENTO FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. REGRETTING GETTING A KIA. LOVE THE CAR BUTT THE OIL AND REPAIRS AND THE FACT IT COULD CATCH FIRE ???? YEAH I DON'T LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT ANYMORE. KIA SHOULD BE ASHAMED ! FIX OUR CARS NOW.
Corrective Action:
USES AND TAKES SO MUCH OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE TO REPLACE MY SPARK PLUS BECAUSE OF THE OIL GETTING INTO THEM. I'VE HAD 8 PLUGS GO BACK SO FAR IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. I'VE HAD MY SORENTO FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. REGRETTING GETTING A KIA. LOVE THE CAR BUTT THE OIL AND REPAIRS AND THE FACT IT COULD CATCH FIRE ???? YEAH I DON'T LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT ANYMORE. KIA SHOULD BE ASHAMED ! FIX OUR CARS NOW.
Additional Notes:
USES AND TAKES SO MUCH OIL EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE TO REPLACE MY SPARK PLUS BECAUSE OF THE OIL GETTING INTO THEM. I'VE HAD 8 PLUGS GO BACK SO FAR IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. I'VE HAD MY SORENTO FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. REGRETTING GETTING A KIA. LOVE THE CAR BUTT THE OIL AND REPAIRS AND THE FACT IT COULD CATCH FIRE ???? YEAH I DON'T LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT ANYMORE. KIA SHOULD BE ASHAMED ! FIX OUR CARS NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11399888
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Corrective Action:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Additional Notes:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11399005
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Corrective Action:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Additional Notes:
STARTED GOING UP A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED JUMPING AND IMMEDIATELY DECREASED SPEED. IT WOULD NOT GO AND KEPT SKIPPING, LIKE A STOP AND GO TYPE OF DEAL. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER I GOT MY CAR TOWED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD ZERO OIL IN IT. LIKE BONE DRY BUT WITH ZERO LEAKS ANYWHERE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED EVERYTHING TWICE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS INTACT AND IT WAS. MY OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND IT NEVER SMOKED OR OVERHEATED. I HAD ZERO INDICATION THAT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE OIL. I WAS 900+ MILES FROM MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT WAS LIKE THE OIL EVAPORATED INTO THIN AIR. WE ARE COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. BECAUSE OF NO OIL, A PISTON BROKE AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS RUINED. MY CAR NEEDS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE NOW. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE CAR WAS NO OIL AND THAT IT WAS LIKE IT JUST DISAPPEARED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL RESIDUE ANYWHERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11399005
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE MOTOR OIL DISAPPEARS IT'S LIKE IT JUST EVAPORATES INTO THIN AIR. IT WILL BE BONE DRY AND I HAVE NO LEAKS. I HAVE TO CHECK IT ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS AND REFILL IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
THE MOTOR OIL DISAPPEARS IT'S LIKE IT JUST EVAPORATES INTO THIN AIR. IT WILL BE BONE DRY AND I HAVE NO LEAKS. I HAVE TO CHECK IT ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS AND REFILL IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
THE MOTOR OIL DISAPPEARS IT'S LIKE IT JUST EVAPORATES INTO THIN AIR. IT WILL BE BONE DRY AND I HAVE NO LEAKS. I HAVE TO CHECK IT ABOUT EVERY 2 WEEKS AND REFILL IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11397593
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE IS USING MORE THAN 2 QUARTS OF OIL PER 1000 MILES.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE IS USING MORE THAN 2 QUARTS OF OIL PER 1000 MILES.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE IS USING MORE THAN 2 QUARTS OF OIL PER 1000 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11397642
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ISSUE BEGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES AND IS ONGOING. THE ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES; UP TO SIX QUARTS. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE ON ACCELERATION AND LOSES POWER. I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED IN APRIL 2020. THE ISSUES PERSISTED FOLLOWING THE REPAIR.
Corrective Action:
THE ISSUE BEGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES AND IS ONGOING. THE ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES; UP TO SIX QUARTS. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE ON ACCELERATION AND LOSES POWER. I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED IN APRIL 2020. THE ISSUES PERSISTED FOLLOWING THE REPAIR.
Additional Notes:
THE ISSUE BEGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES AND IS ONGOING. THE ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES; UP TO SIX QUARTS. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE ON ACCELERATION AND LOSES POWER. I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED IN APRIL 2020. THE ISSUES PERSISTED FOLLOWING THE REPAIR.
Mfg Campaign: 11396865
Recall Date: Feb 18, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKING AND NEEDING REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Corrective Action:
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKING AND NEEDING REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Additional Notes:
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKING AND NEEDING REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11396717
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, SHE NOTICED AND ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHECK ENGINE WARNING WAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAKS. THE DRIVER FELT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARY LANG AUTO GROUP (1107 S STATE ROUTE 31, MCHENRY, IL 60050 (815) 669-5966) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V907000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,218.*DT CONSUMER STATED OIL CONSUMPTION IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, SHE NOTICED AND ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHECK ENGINE WARNING WAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAKS. THE DRIVER FELT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARY LANG AUTO GROUP (1107 S STATE ROUTE 31, MCHENRY, IL 60050 (815) 669-5966) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V907000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,218.*DT CONSUMER STATED OIL CONSUMPTION IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, SHE NOTICED AND ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHECK ENGINE WARNING WAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAKS. THE DRIVER FELT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARY LANG AUTO GROUP (1107 S STATE ROUTE 31, MCHENRY, IL 60050 (815) 669-5966) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V907000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,218.*DT CONSUMER STATED OIL CONSUMPTION IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11396426
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Mfg Campaign: 11396059
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Mfg Campaign: 11396059
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2019 SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE MOTOR HAS WENT OUT IN IT WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY FEE PLUS OTHER COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRENTY, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY BACK TAIL LIGHT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STALL WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE OPEN AIR THE CAR JUMPS SLIGHTLY SOMETIMES AND AT TIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE HERE RECENTLY ON 2 OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STILL ACCELERATED AFTER I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THIS SCARED ME MAINLY BECAUSE MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS ACCELERATING TO FULL CAPACITY AFTER TAPPING THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT MULTIPLE TIMES IF FINALLY RELEASED.
Mfg Campaign: 11396059
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Corrective Action:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Additional Notes:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Mfg Campaign: 11395143
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Corrective Action:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Additional Notes:
PROBLEM OCCURRED AROUND 115000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SURFACED AS THE HEATER FAILING TO PROVIDE HEAT. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS FROM REPAIR SHOP WAS A CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAK. A SECOND SHOP DIAGNOSIS WAS A BAD THERMOSTAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED BUT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER CAR OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE ALSO COMING FROM TAILPIPE
Mfg Campaign: 11395143
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
BLOWN ENGINE ON MY 4 YEAR OLD KIA SORENTO. CAR STARTED BLOWING OUT A LOT OF SMOKE AND WAS RUNNING BAD OUT OF NOWHERE. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS GIVEN THE BAD NEWS THAT AT THE VERY LEAST IT'S A BLOWN HEAD GASKET BUT ONCE HE STARTED GETTING INTO IT HE REALIZED THE ENGINE IS FINISHED.
Corrective Action:
BLOWN ENGINE ON MY 4 YEAR OLD KIA SORENTO. CAR STARTED BLOWING OUT A LOT OF SMOKE AND WAS RUNNING BAD OUT OF NOWHERE. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS GIVEN THE BAD NEWS THAT AT THE VERY LEAST IT'S A BLOWN HEAD GASKET BUT ONCE HE STARTED GETTING INTO IT HE REALIZED THE ENGINE IS FINISHED.
Additional Notes:
BLOWN ENGINE ON MY 4 YEAR OLD KIA SORENTO. CAR STARTED BLOWING OUT A LOT OF SMOKE AND WAS RUNNING BAD OUT OF NOWHERE. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS GIVEN THE BAD NEWS THAT AT THE VERY LEAST IT'S A BLOWN HEAD GASKET BUT ONCE HE STARTED GETTING INTO IT HE REALIZED THE ENGINE IS FINISHED.
Mfg Campaign: 11394586
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH FUMES COMING OUT OF THE BONNET.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH FUMES COMING OUT OF THE BONNET.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH FUMES COMING OUT OF THE BONNET.
Mfg Campaign: 11394366
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Corrective Action:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Additional Notes:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11390630
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Corrective Action:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Additional Notes:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11390630
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Corrective Action:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Additional Notes:
KIA KEARNY MESA, CA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A CLASS III TRAILER HITCH TOW PACKAGE INSTALLATION WITH VIN PURCHASE THAT INCLUDED PART NUMBERS C6061-ADU00 AND RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9. THE CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRED ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WAS EXCLUDED. I COMPLETED THE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE MYSELF FOR ~$500.00 PARTS CHARGE AND USED IT AS A LEGAL TOW VEHICLE WITH A 3000 # RV FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS THEN EXPERIENCED THE TRAILER LIGHT SC142 FAILURE. I REPLACED THE SC142 RECALLED PART NUMBER C6061-ADUS9 WITH AN ETRAILER COMPANY PART NUMBER TEKONSHA 118269 SUCCESSFULLY AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL LATER. I PROVIDED THE RECEIPT OF DEALERSHIP INSTALLED INCOMPLETE TOW PACKAGE PART NUMBERS AND THE ETRAILER PART INSTALLED TO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND KIA CORPORATE CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT RESOLVE FOR OVER A YEAR. I REQUEST THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND/OR KIA CORPORATION REIMBURSE $500.00 PARTS AND CURRENT LABOR COSTS FOR NEGLECT TO INSTALL A COMPLETE CLASS III TOW PACKAGE AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT COSTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11390630
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Corrective Action:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Additional Notes:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Mfg Campaign: 11390697
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Corrective Action:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Additional Notes:
HELLO I AM GOING TO BE BLUNT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YOUR $30,000 VEHICLE, FINANCED, APPROVED AND PAID FOR BY ME NEARLY STOLE MY LIFE ON JAN 16, 2021 : ON MILE POST 46 ON I-40, EAST BOUND LANES IN KINGMAN, ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM ON WHAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH ROUTE 66, WHICH SOON BECAME A DEATH TRAP MY PARTNER: ANTHONY [XXX], CO-FINANCER AND SIGNER OF THIS DEATH-TRAP AS WELL AS OUR TWO INNOCENT PARSON RUSSELL TERRIERS WERE NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH IN WHAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION LIKE THAT OF THE PRESS KIA & THE LIKES ARE BEING SUED FOR. NUMEROUS INNOCENT LIVES HAVE BEEN EXCRUCIATINGLY ENDED DUE TO GREED, DECITE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR LIFE TO ADD TO AN ALREADY GLUTTONOUS BANK ACCOUNT, AS YOU SUCK AND DRAIN ME DRY ALL THE WHILE AWARE OF THE DANGER YOU KNOWINGLY MAKE US LEGALLY PAY FOR. I FILED AN EXTENSIVE REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH KIA AND NOW YOU. MY CASE NUMBER IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LETTER, I SUGGEST B YOU GET A HOLD OF KIA CUSTOMER CARE, JUST AS I HAD TO AFTER NEARLY LOSING MY SOULMATE, DOGS AND LIFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE WE HACE NEVER BEEN, NO MONEY, FOOD OR VEHICLE NYIU JUST CHARHED ME FOR. I HAVE PROVIDED MY CASE NUMBER AND I EXPECT ALL PAYMENT TO CEASE AND BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INVOLVEMENT IN THIS DISGUSTING ACT OF DISTASTE OF HONESTY. I AM NEVER PAYING A PENNY MORE FOR YOUR DIRECT, IGNORANT AND ABHORRENT YET BLATANT ACTIONS. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
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