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:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Mfg Campaign: 11377859
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Mfg Campaign: 11377859
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A PERSON SUDDENLY BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME DRIVING NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 35- 55, MILES PER HR, , I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY SUV, DID NOT STOP, I MERGED TO LEFT NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , GOD DID THE REST. I SLUMPED OVER WITH MY ANXIETY OUT OF THE ROOF, I REALIZED IT WAS SMOKING SO I TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE,, THERE WAS GRID LOCK TRAFFIC AHEAD, WAITED UNTIL I AND IT COOLED DOWN, CALMLY I REALIZED THERE WAS NO MORE SMOKING, DROVE HOME SAFELY, THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME, THEY KIA DEALER AND KIA CONSUMER SERVICE SAID, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING AND FINDINGS AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE 2016 KIA SORRENTO, PLEASE HELP I AM ON ANXIETY MEDICATION INCREASE , I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE HOWEVER NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH KIA, AS OF TODAY, I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE
Mfg Campaign: 11377859
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE 2016 SORENTO WHEN I DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND THE ICON TO THE STEERING WHEEL COMES ON I NEED TO VEER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND STRUGGLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL GET HARD TO MAUNUVER AND FIND SOMEWHERE TO STOP SO I CAN TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN TO THE ICON BE REMOVED TO IT WOULD UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL SO I CAN DRIVE AGAIN.IT HAPPEN VERY OFTEN
Corrective Action:
I HAVE 2016 SORENTO WHEN I DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND THE ICON TO THE STEERING WHEEL COMES ON I NEED TO VEER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND STRUGGLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL GET HARD TO MAUNUVER AND FIND SOMEWHERE TO STOP SO I CAN TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN TO THE ICON BE REMOVED TO IT WOULD UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL SO I CAN DRIVE AGAIN.IT HAPPEN VERY OFTEN
Additional Notes:
I HAVE 2016 SORENTO WHEN I DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND THE ICON TO THE STEERING WHEEL COMES ON I NEED TO VEER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND STRUGGLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL GET HARD TO MAUNUVER AND FIND SOMEWHERE TO STOP SO I CAN TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN TO THE ICON BE REMOVED TO IT WOULD UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL SO I CAN DRIVE AGAIN.IT HAPPEN VERY OFTEN
Mfg Campaign: 11377758
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Corrective Action:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Additional Notes:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377603
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Corrective Action:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Additional Notes:
THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS GETTING READY TO BRAKE AND TURN AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377603
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING. RADIATOR LEAK CAUSED ISSUES WITH ENGINE WHICH THEN CAUSED OVERHEATING AND A $10,000 REPAIR. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. KIA STOPPED MAKING THESE ENGINES BECAUSE THEY WERE SO BAD. NOT FAIR AS THE CONSUMER TO HAVE TO PAY AND CLEAN UP A MESS THAT KIA CREATED.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING. RADIATOR LEAK CAUSED ISSUES WITH ENGINE WHICH THEN CAUSED OVERHEATING AND A $10,000 REPAIR. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. KIA STOPPED MAKING THESE ENGINES BECAUSE THEY WERE SO BAD. NOT FAIR AS THE CONSUMER TO HAVE TO PAY AND CLEAN UP A MESS THAT KIA CREATED.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING. RADIATOR LEAK CAUSED ISSUES WITH ENGINE WHICH THEN CAUSED OVERHEATING AND A $10,000 REPAIR. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. KIA STOPPED MAKING THESE ENGINES BECAUSE THEY WERE SO BAD. NOT FAIR AS THE CONSUMER TO HAVE TO PAY AND CLEAN UP A MESS THAT KIA CREATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11377118
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Mfg Campaign: 11376778
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Mfg Campaign: 11376778
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT AFTER DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND KEPT CUTTING OFF OUT OF THE BLUE. THEN I CHECKED ALL THE COOLANT AND RADIATOR TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING NO SIGN OF A CRACK. THEN TOOK IT TO O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHR SHOWS CODES P0087, DEFECTED TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR, DEFECTED PCM/TCM. POOR CONNECTOR AND THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO KIA THEY OPEN IT UP AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AND MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AND
Mfg Campaign: 11376778
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUCHANAN KIA (119 RAILROAD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157) WHERE THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BULB REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUCHANAN KIA (119 RAILROAD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157) WHERE THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BULB REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUCHANAN KIA (119 RAILROAD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157) WHERE THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BULB REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11375343
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MAJOR CONSUMPTION/BURNING OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WAS A QUART LOW WHEN HAD OIL CHANGED THE END OF SEPTEMBER. BY THE END OF OCTOBER ALL OF OIL HAD BURNED OUT AND HAD TO ACTUALLY ADD OIL, THEN TAKE TO AUTO SHOP TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS. THEY DID ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AND NOW I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY KEEP EYE ON OIL LEVEL -- HAD TO ADD OIL AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
MAJOR CONSUMPTION/BURNING OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WAS A QUART LOW WHEN HAD OIL CHANGED THE END OF SEPTEMBER. BY THE END OF OCTOBER ALL OF OIL HAD BURNED OUT AND HAD TO ACTUALLY ADD OIL, THEN TAKE TO AUTO SHOP TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS. THEY DID ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AND NOW I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY KEEP EYE ON OIL LEVEL -- HAD TO ADD OIL AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
MAJOR CONSUMPTION/BURNING OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. WAS A QUART LOW WHEN HAD OIL CHANGED THE END OF SEPTEMBER. BY THE END OF OCTOBER ALL OF OIL HAD BURNED OUT AND HAD TO ACTUALLY ADD OIL, THEN TAKE TO AUTO SHOP TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS. THEY DID ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AND NOW I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY KEEP EYE ON OIL LEVEL -- HAD TO ADD OIL AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11374807
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
EXTERIOR RIGHT REAR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT ON STATIONARY VEHICLE. THE SPECIFIC PIECE THAT BROKE OFF IS PLASTIC. THIS PIECE ATTACHES THE MAIN COMPONENT THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY TO THE DOOR.
Corrective Action:
EXTERIOR RIGHT REAR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT ON STATIONARY VEHICLE. THE SPECIFIC PIECE THAT BROKE OFF IS PLASTIC. THIS PIECE ATTACHES THE MAIN COMPONENT THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY TO THE DOOR.
Additional Notes:
EXTERIOR RIGHT REAR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN IT ON STATIONARY VEHICLE. THE SPECIFIC PIECE THAT BROKE OFF IS PLASTIC. THIS PIECE ATTACHES THE MAIN COMPONENT THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY TO THE DOOR.
Mfg Campaign: 11372993
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES ON THE TRANSITION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. IT PREVIOUSLY WOULD ONLY DO THIS ONCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY DRIVE, BUT NOW IT HAPPENS DURING EVERY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IN OTHER WORDS, AFTER EVERY STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE SUV WILL KICK WITH A SIGNIFICANT JOLT AS IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST UP TO 2ND GEAR.
Corrective Action:
THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES ON THE TRANSITION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. IT PREVIOUSLY WOULD ONLY DO THIS ONCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY DRIVE, BUT NOW IT HAPPENS DURING EVERY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IN OTHER WORDS, AFTER EVERY STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE SUV WILL KICK WITH A SIGNIFICANT JOLT AS IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST UP TO 2ND GEAR.
Additional Notes:
THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES ON THE TRANSITION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. IT PREVIOUSLY WOULD ONLY DO THIS ONCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY DRIVE, BUT NOW IT HAPPENS DURING EVERY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IN OTHER WORDS, AFTER EVERY STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE SUV WILL KICK WITH A SIGNIFICANT JOLT AS IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST UP TO 2ND GEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11372715
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE EXTERIOR. THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE NEEDS TO GET INTO VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. THE DOOR DOES OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON MESSAGE BOARDS AT WWW.CARGURUS.COM. I WILL SUBMIT A 'REPAIR INVOICE LATER AS THE SORENTO IS IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW GETTING THIS REPAIRED. I STARED HAVING THIS ISSUE IN APRIL 2020 AND IT PROGRESSED UNTIL IT WAS A TOTAL FAILURE BY AUGUST 2020
Corrective Action:
THE PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE EXTERIOR. THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE NEEDS TO GET INTO VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. THE DOOR DOES OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON MESSAGE BOARDS AT WWW.CARGURUS.COM. I WILL SUBMIT A 'REPAIR INVOICE LATER AS THE SORENTO IS IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW GETTING THIS REPAIRED. I STARED HAVING THIS ISSUE IN APRIL 2020 AND IT PROGRESSED UNTIL IT WAS A TOTAL FAILURE BY AUGUST 2020
Additional Notes:
THE PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE EXTERIOR. THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE NEEDS TO GET INTO VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. THE DOOR DOES OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON MESSAGE BOARDS AT WWW.CARGURUS.COM. I WILL SUBMIT A 'REPAIR INVOICE LATER AS THE SORENTO IS IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW GETTING THIS REPAIRED. I STARED HAVING THIS ISSUE IN APRIL 2020 AND IT PROGRESSED UNTIL IT WAS A TOTAL FAILURE BY AUGUST 2020
Mfg Campaign: 11366970
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Corrective Action:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Additional Notes:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Mfg Campaign: 11366739
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Corrective Action:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Additional Notes:
FRONT HEADLIGHTS PERIODICALLY TURNS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, GOES BACK ON AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE LIGHT SWITCH. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT! HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES! THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION BOTH ON A FREEWAY AND ALSO ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET!
Mfg Campaign: 11366739
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Corrective Action:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Additional Notes:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Mfg Campaign: 11366555
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2020
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Corrective Action:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Additional Notes:
10 MONTHS NOW I'VE GONE WITH DRIVING MY 2016 KIA SORENTO BY ENTERING A SCREW DRIVER IN THE OVERRIDE MODE BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF PARK THE MORAL WAY. I'VE TAKEN THIS CAR INTO SHAWNEE MISSION KIA SO MANY TIMES I'VE LOST COUNT AND THEY HAVE NOT ONLY REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, INDICATING THAT BCM OR BODY CONTROL MODULER ISN'T COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. WELL LET ME SAY THIS THEY GOT OVER ON ME ONCE ALREADY TELLING ME I HAD TO TURN A CLAIM IN ON THE FUEL PIPE, AND UNDER CARRIAGE PARTS THAT I NOW REALIZE WAS ALL A LIE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BECAUSE KIA KNEW ABOUT ALL THOSE PARTS BEING DANGEROUS AND STILL STOOD BY THE 'IT HAD TO ME HITTING SOMETHING UNDER CAR' .. IT'S NOW ALL SURFACED VIA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO TAKE CAR OF MY DRIVE PROBLEM! THEY WILL NOT GET ME AGAIN AND I AM SO FRUSTRATED THAT I JUST WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CAR BACK! I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER KIA AFTER THIS! PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TWO BRAND NEW VEHICLES FROM THEM OVER 35,000 A CAR AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND IT REASONABLE TO MAKE CAR DRIVE WITHOUT A SCREW DRIVER! FED UP!
Mfg Campaign: 11366555
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2020
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