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.
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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.
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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."
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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:
POWER TRAIN
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:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I CANNOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DUE TO CHILD LOCKS BEING ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY I WAS JUST OPENING THE DOOR LIKE USUAL AND IT BROKE OFF.
Corrective Action:
DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I CANNOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DUE TO CHILD LOCKS BEING ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY I WAS JUST OPENING THE DOOR LIKE USUAL AND IT BROKE OFF.
Additional Notes:
DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I CANNOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DUE TO CHILD LOCKS BEING ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY I WAS JUST OPENING THE DOOR LIKE USUAL AND IT BROKE OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11388679
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Mfg Campaign: 11388417
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Mfg Campaign: 11388417
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT MY KIA WOULD STOP I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE HOOD SO I WAITED UNTIL IT STOPPED AND SLOWLY MOVED INTO THE ALREADY SLOWED TRAFFIC AND WENT HOME PARK THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED TO KIA BUT THEY CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT OFFER REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID FOR IT
Mfg Campaign: 11388417
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR. THE LAMINATION AND PAINT ARE BUBBLING UP FOR NO REASON. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND IT IS NOT OLD ENOUGH THAT THE PAINT SHOULD BE FAILING. I BELIEVE THE KIA PAINT IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT IS BUBBLING UP ON THE REAR HATCH AND ROOF, AS WELL AS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. I FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER KIA OWNERS FOR NO REASON, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS FOR KIA PAINT DEFECTS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR. THE LAMINATION AND PAINT ARE BUBBLING UP FOR NO REASON. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND IT IS NOT OLD ENOUGH THAT THE PAINT SHOULD BE FAILING. I BELIEVE THE KIA PAINT IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT IS BUBBLING UP ON THE REAR HATCH AND ROOF, AS WELL AS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. I FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER KIA OWNERS FOR NO REASON, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS FOR KIA PAINT DEFECTS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR. THE LAMINATION AND PAINT ARE BUBBLING UP FOR NO REASON. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND IT IS NOT OLD ENOUGH THAT THE PAINT SHOULD BE FAILING. I BELIEVE THE KIA PAINT IS DEFECTIVE. THE PAINT IS BUBBLING UP ON THE REAR HATCH AND ROOF, AS WELL AS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. I FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER KIA OWNERS FOR NO REASON, AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS FOR KIA PAINT DEFECTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11388191
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE BROKE TO PIECES, ORIGINAL OWNER. KIA SAYING SLUDGE. SENT VECHICLE RECORDS. HAS CAR SINCE 12/15/2020. JACK DANIELS DEALERSHIP NEEDS ME TO FIND OUT FROM KIA CORPERATION TO SEE IF ITS COVERED. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVEWAY WHEN TRIED TO START, MADE BANG AND SHUT OFF.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE BROKE TO PIECES, ORIGINAL OWNER. KIA SAYING SLUDGE. SENT VECHICLE RECORDS. HAS CAR SINCE 12/15/2020. JACK DANIELS DEALERSHIP NEEDS ME TO FIND OUT FROM KIA CORPERATION TO SEE IF ITS COVERED. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVEWAY WHEN TRIED TO START, MADE BANG AND SHUT OFF.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE BROKE TO PIECES, ORIGINAL OWNER. KIA SAYING SLUDGE. SENT VECHICLE RECORDS. HAS CAR SINCE 12/15/2020. JACK DANIELS DEALERSHIP NEEDS ME TO FIND OUT FROM KIA CORPERATION TO SEE IF ITS COVERED. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVEWAY WHEN TRIED TO START, MADE BANG AND SHUT OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11387815
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T WORK. NO POWER GOING TO THE BULBS (BULBS ARE GOOD). EXCEPT BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK. FUSES OKAY. AND ONLY ONE OF THE TWO LIGHT SOCKETS OVER THE REAR LICENSE PLATE HAS POWER AND WORKS. KIA DEALER CLAIMS IT REPLACED THE BURNED OUT BULB IN REAR LICENSE SOCKET, BUT I CHECKED WITHIN A WEEK AND NO POWER TO THE SOCKET. NO FUSES BLOWN.
Corrective Action:
DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T WORK. NO POWER GOING TO THE BULBS (BULBS ARE GOOD). EXCEPT BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK. FUSES OKAY. AND ONLY ONE OF THE TWO LIGHT SOCKETS OVER THE REAR LICENSE PLATE HAS POWER AND WORKS. KIA DEALER CLAIMS IT REPLACED THE BURNED OUT BULB IN REAR LICENSE SOCKET, BUT I CHECKED WITHIN A WEEK AND NO POWER TO THE SOCKET. NO FUSES BLOWN.
Additional Notes:
DRIVERS SIDE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS DON'T WORK. NO POWER GOING TO THE BULBS (BULBS ARE GOOD). EXCEPT BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WORK. FUSES OKAY. AND ONLY ONE OF THE TWO LIGHT SOCKETS OVER THE REAR LICENSE PLATE HAS POWER AND WORKS. KIA DEALER CLAIMS IT REPLACED THE BURNED OUT BULB IN REAR LICENSE SOCKET, BUT I CHECKED WITHIN A WEEK AND NO POWER TO THE SOCKET. NO FUSES BLOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11387185
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
RECENTLY, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED ENGINE STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ON LOCAL STREETS WHILE DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD.WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE ALM KIA DEALERSHIP TO REQUEST A DIAGNOSIS OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I ARRANGED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE ATLANTA WEST KIA DEALERSHIP WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WAS PERFORMED STATING THAT, 4 PART INDUCTION SERVICE, 4 PART FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, AND A 4 CYLINDER TUNE UP WAS NEEDED. WHEN I RECIEVED THE ESTIMATE FROM ATLANTA WEST KIA, I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT ALM KIA IN UNION CITY BECAUSE I WAS PERPLEXED THAT THE ABOVE SERVICES WERE NEVER COMMUNICATED TO ME BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR AT KIA UNION CITY WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE ON 11/11/20. (NOTE: TECHNICIANS ALSO PERFORMED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION AS WELL). MY SERVICE ADVISOR AARON AUSTIN ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE NEGLECTED TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED THE SAME SERVICES THAT ATLANTA WEST KIA WANTED TO PERFORM. HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT IF I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK, HE WOULD PERFORM THE SAME SERVICES FOR $569.99.AFTER OBTAINING BOTH SERVICE ESTIMATES AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS, I STILL FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE QUOTES FROM KIA AND DECIDED TO TAKE MY KIA SORENTO TO AN INDEPENDENT VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE, IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER A THOROUGH DIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSIS OF MY VEHICLE ENGINE, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS CONCLUDED THAT MY ENGINE PROBLEMS WERE MORE EXTENSIVE THAN NOTED AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS.TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE PROVIDED A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THEIR FINDINGS AND WRITTEN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE ALONG WITH A PHOTO OF OIL LEAKING FROM THE #4 CYLINDER VALVE OF MY KIA SORENTO ALONG WITH STATING THAT MY ENGINE NEEDED TO REPLACED.
Corrective Action:
RECENTLY, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED ENGINE STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ON LOCAL STREETS WHILE DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD.WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE ALM KIA DEALERSHIP TO REQUEST A DIAGNOSIS OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I ARRANGED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE ATLANTA WEST KIA DEALERSHIP WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WAS PERFORMED STATING THAT, 4 PART INDUCTION SERVICE, 4 PART FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, AND A 4 CYLINDER TUNE UP WAS NEEDED. WHEN I RECIEVED THE ESTIMATE FROM ATLANTA WEST KIA, I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT ALM KIA IN UNION CITY BECAUSE I WAS PERPLEXED THAT THE ABOVE SERVICES WERE NEVER COMMUNICATED TO ME BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR AT KIA UNION CITY WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE ON 11/11/20. (NOTE: TECHNICIANS ALSO PERFORMED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION AS WELL). MY SERVICE ADVISOR AARON AUSTIN ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE NEGLECTED TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED THE SAME SERVICES THAT ATLANTA WEST KIA WANTED TO PERFORM. HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT IF I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK, HE WOULD PERFORM THE SAME SERVICES FOR $569.99.AFTER OBTAINING BOTH SERVICE ESTIMATES AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS, I STILL FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE QUOTES FROM KIA AND DECIDED TO TAKE MY KIA SORENTO TO AN INDEPENDENT VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE, IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER A THOROUGH DIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSIS OF MY VEHICLE ENGINE, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS CONCLUDED THAT MY ENGINE PROBLEMS WERE MORE EXTENSIVE THAN NOTED AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS.TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE PROVIDED A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THEIR FINDINGS AND WRITTEN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE ALONG WITH A PHOTO OF OIL LEAKING FROM THE #4 CYLINDER VALVE OF MY KIA SORENTO ALONG WITH STATING THAT MY ENGINE NEEDED TO REPLACED.
Additional Notes:
RECENTLY, I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED ENGINE STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ON LOCAL STREETS WHILE DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD.WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE ALM KIA DEALERSHIP TO REQUEST A DIAGNOSIS OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I ARRANGED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE ATLANTA WEST KIA DEALERSHIP WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WAS PERFORMED STATING THAT, 4 PART INDUCTION SERVICE, 4 PART FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, AND A 4 CYLINDER TUNE UP WAS NEEDED. WHEN I RECIEVED THE ESTIMATE FROM ATLANTA WEST KIA, I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT ALM KIA IN UNION CITY BECAUSE I WAS PERPLEXED THAT THE ABOVE SERVICES WERE NEVER COMMUNICATED TO ME BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR AT KIA UNION CITY WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE ON 11/11/20. (NOTE: TECHNICIANS ALSO PERFORMED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION AS WELL). MY SERVICE ADVISOR AARON AUSTIN ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE NEGLECTED TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED THE SAME SERVICES THAT ATLANTA WEST KIA WANTED TO PERFORM. HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT IF I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK, HE WOULD PERFORM THE SAME SERVICES FOR $569.99.AFTER OBTAINING BOTH SERVICE ESTIMATES AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS, I STILL FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE QUOTES FROM KIA AND DECIDED TO TAKE MY KIA SORENTO TO AN INDEPENDENT VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE, IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER A THOROUGH DIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSIS OF MY VEHICLE ENGINE, TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS CONCLUDED THAT MY ENGINE PROBLEMS WERE MORE EXTENSIVE THAN NOTED AT THE KIA DEALERSHIPS.TRI-STAR AUTOMOTIVE PROVIDED A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THEIR FINDINGS AND WRITTEN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE ALONG WITH A PHOTO OF OIL LEAKING FROM THE #4 CYLINDER VALVE OF MY KIA SORENTO ALONG WITH STATING THAT MY ENGINE NEEDED TO REPLACED.
Mfg Campaign: 11386467
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
COMPLETE ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING
Corrective Action:
COMPLETE ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING
Additional Notes:
COMPLETE ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING
Mfg Campaign: 11386205
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2021
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
2016 KIA SORENTO V6 LX FWD AUTOMATIC -- ONE DAY, SUDDENLY, THE WIPER FLUID LEAKED ALMOST THE ENTIRE TANK ON OUR GARAGE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING. NO OTHER SMALL LEAKS WERE NOTICED BEFORE THIS MAJOR FAIL. I FOUND KIA BLOGS IN ABUNDANCE AND A LARGE NUMBER OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS EVEN SPECULATION IN SEVERAL KIA FORUMS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO PREVALENT KIA SHOULD, AT A MINIMUM, PUBLISH A SERVICE BULLETIN, AND SOME URGED FOR A BONA FIDE RECALL. I CHECKED THE POINT OF FAILURE AS SUGGESTED IN SEVERAL VIDEOS AND BLOGS, AND INDEED IT WAS A CRACK IN THE WASHER PUMP MECHANISM, APPARENTLY AROUND THE WHITE BULBOUS PIECE THAT BIFURCATES ON OPPOSITE SIDES WHERE RUBBER TUBES ARE ATTACHED TO PLASTIC PROTRUSIONS, AND FROM THERE THE FLUID IS DISPENSED TO EACH OF TWO NOZZLES NEAR THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT RELEASE THE FLUID ON DEMAND.
Corrective Action:
2016 KIA SORENTO V6 LX FWD AUTOMATIC -- ONE DAY, SUDDENLY, THE WIPER FLUID LEAKED ALMOST THE ENTIRE TANK ON OUR GARAGE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING. NO OTHER SMALL LEAKS WERE NOTICED BEFORE THIS MAJOR FAIL. I FOUND KIA BLOGS IN ABUNDANCE AND A LARGE NUMBER OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS EVEN SPECULATION IN SEVERAL KIA FORUMS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO PREVALENT KIA SHOULD, AT A MINIMUM, PUBLISH A SERVICE BULLETIN, AND SOME URGED FOR A BONA FIDE RECALL. I CHECKED THE POINT OF FAILURE AS SUGGESTED IN SEVERAL VIDEOS AND BLOGS, AND INDEED IT WAS A CRACK IN THE WASHER PUMP MECHANISM, APPARENTLY AROUND THE WHITE BULBOUS PIECE THAT BIFURCATES ON OPPOSITE SIDES WHERE RUBBER TUBES ARE ATTACHED TO PLASTIC PROTRUSIONS, AND FROM THERE THE FLUID IS DISPENSED TO EACH OF TWO NOZZLES NEAR THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT RELEASE THE FLUID ON DEMAND.
Additional Notes:
2016 KIA SORENTO V6 LX FWD AUTOMATIC -- ONE DAY, SUDDENLY, THE WIPER FLUID LEAKED ALMOST THE ENTIRE TANK ON OUR GARAGE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING. NO OTHER SMALL LEAKS WERE NOTICED BEFORE THIS MAJOR FAIL. I FOUND KIA BLOGS IN ABUNDANCE AND A LARGE NUMBER OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS EVEN SPECULATION IN SEVERAL KIA FORUMS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO PREVALENT KIA SHOULD, AT A MINIMUM, PUBLISH A SERVICE BULLETIN, AND SOME URGED FOR A BONA FIDE RECALL. I CHECKED THE POINT OF FAILURE AS SUGGESTED IN SEVERAL VIDEOS AND BLOGS, AND INDEED IT WAS A CRACK IN THE WASHER PUMP MECHANISM, APPARENTLY AROUND THE WHITE BULBOUS PIECE THAT BIFURCATES ON OPPOSITE SIDES WHERE RUBBER TUBES ARE ATTACHED TO PLASTIC PROTRUSIONS, AND FROM THERE THE FLUID IS DISPENSED TO EACH OF TWO NOZZLES NEAR THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT RELEASE THE FLUID ON DEMAND.
Mfg Campaign: 11385521
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HER DESTINATION USING THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEV SMITH KIA STUART (3131 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34994) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOW-BEAM BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,014.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HER DESTINATION USING THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEV SMITH KIA STUART (3131 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34994) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOW-BEAM BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,014.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HER DESTINATION USING THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEV SMITH KIA STUART (3131 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34994) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOW-BEAM BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,014.
Mfg Campaign: 11384576
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN THE AUTO POSITION, WHILE IN MOTION, THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AND WHEN CHANGING TO HIGH AND LOW BEAM. WHILE IN THE AUTO POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.
Corrective Action:
WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN THE AUTO POSITION, WHILE IN MOTION, THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AND WHEN CHANGING TO HIGH AND LOW BEAM. WHILE IN THE AUTO POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.
Additional Notes:
WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN THE AUTO POSITION, WHILE IN MOTION, THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AND WHEN CHANGING TO HIGH AND LOW BEAM. WHILE IN THE AUTO POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING.
Mfg Campaign: 11384633
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Mfg Campaign: 11384089
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MATT BLATT KIA (6211 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, (609) 573-3100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V089000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,510.
Mfg Campaign: 11384089
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK TO LEFT AND RIGHT.IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. I HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING TO KEEP FROM STICKING.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK TO LEFT AND RIGHT.IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. I HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING TO KEEP FROM STICKING.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK TO LEFT AND RIGHT.IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. I HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING TO KEEP FROM STICKING.
Mfg Campaign: 11383286
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
SMOKING, ENGINE KNOCKING
Corrective Action:
SMOKING, ENGINE KNOCKING
Additional Notes:
SMOKING, ENGINE KNOCKING
Mfg Campaign: 11383116
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
PAINT IS PEELING IN LARGE PORTIONS.
Corrective Action:
PAINT IS PEELING IN LARGE PORTIONS.
Additional Notes:
PAINT IS PEELING IN LARGE PORTIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11382785
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I NOTICED A GREENISH LIQUID LEAKING ON 12/4/20 AFTER I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK. NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT I DO SEE THERE IS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY CAR SPECIFICLLY
Corrective Action:
I NOTICED A GREENISH LIQUID LEAKING ON 12/4/20 AFTER I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK. NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT I DO SEE THERE IS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY CAR SPECIFICLLY
Additional Notes:
I NOTICED A GREENISH LIQUID LEAKING ON 12/4/20 AFTER I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK. NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT I DO SEE THERE IS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY CAR SPECIFICLLY
Mfg Campaign: 11378188
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
SHIFTS ARE GOING INTO 2ND. DOWN SHIFTS HARD WHEN STOPPING. WHEN I SAY IT SHIFTS ARE IT JERKS. TYPICALLY STOPPED AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING. NOW WILL NOT STOP
Corrective Action:
SHIFTS ARE GOING INTO 2ND. DOWN SHIFTS HARD WHEN STOPPING. WHEN I SAY IT SHIFTS ARE IT JERKS. TYPICALLY STOPPED AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING. NOW WILL NOT STOP
Additional Notes:
SHIFTS ARE GOING INTO 2ND. DOWN SHIFTS HARD WHEN STOPPING. WHEN I SAY IT SHIFTS ARE IT JERKS. TYPICALLY STOPPED AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING. NOW WILL NOT STOP
Mfg Campaign: 11378242
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2020
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