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:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I TOOK MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2MOS (3/16) AFTER I PURCHASED FOR ACCELERATION ISSUES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS LUNGING WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO TO 5-6 THEN DROP TO 0, THEN STABILIZE AT 2. KIA DID SOME RE-COMPUTER PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ISSUE. IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED BUT WAS NOT AS BAD AFTER THE RE-PROGRAMING. WELL, NOW IT IS REALLY BAD SO TOOK IT BACK (4/17) BECAUSE IT STALLS ON ACCELERATION. I WAS TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, ACCELERATED KIA STALLED AGAIN RPM'S UP TO 5-6 DOWN TO 0, BUT HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE TO SHOULDER OR SEMI-TRUCK WOULD HAVE HIT ME. ONCE I STOPPED AND STARTED AGAIN, IT ACCELERATED. YESTERDAY, 4/5/17, DRIVING TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON NJ E. I-78, WAS IN MIDDLE LANE MERGED TO LEFT LANE TO PASS (60 MPH), ACCELERATED KIA STALLED (RPMS UP THEN DOWN), I HAD TO BRAKE TO INDICATE TO CAR BEHIND ME OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A HORRIFIC CRASH BECAUSE THIS ROADWAY CARRIES A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SEMI'S. I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND MY HEART WAS RACING!! I WAS ABLE TO MOVE BACK TO CENTER LANE WHERE I REMAINED. THE KIA KEPT HAVING THE ACCELERATION ISSUE ALL THE WAY TO WORK AND ON THE WAY HOME SO I TOOK IT TO THE KIA DEALER. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN REPLICATE THE ISSUE BUT I AM NOT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED. I SEE ON LINE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE AND NO RECALL??!! I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FIRST. NHTSA YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE LOSSES THEIR LIFE. THIS IS NOT SOME SMALL PROBLEM. KIA CERTAINLY IS NOT INTERESTED IN BEING PRO-ACTIVE. THE SERVICE AND SALES PEOPLE SAID "WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE" MY REPLY "YOU BETTER LOOK ON LINE AT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS". OF COURSE THEY WANTED TO USHER ME OUT OF THE SHOWROOM TO A "QUIET TABLE" SO OTHER PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WON'T HEAR. WORD OF MOUTH MY FRIENDS, WORD OF MOUTH. SAD A SALE MEANS MORE TO KIA THEN A LIFE!!
Corrective Action:
I TOOK MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2MOS (3/16) AFTER I PURCHASED FOR ACCELERATION ISSUES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS LUNGING WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO TO 5-6 THEN DROP TO 0, THEN STABILIZE AT 2. KIA DID SOME RE-COMPUTER PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ISSUE. IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED BUT WAS NOT AS BAD AFTER THE RE-PROGRAMING. WELL, NOW IT IS REALLY BAD SO TOOK IT BACK (4/17) BECAUSE IT STALLS ON ACCELERATION. I WAS TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, ACCELERATED KIA STALLED AGAIN RPM'S UP TO 5-6 DOWN TO 0, BUT HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE TO SHOULDER OR SEMI-TRUCK WOULD HAVE HIT ME. ONCE I STOPPED AND STARTED AGAIN, IT ACCELERATED. YESTERDAY, 4/5/17, DRIVING TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON NJ E. I-78, WAS IN MIDDLE LANE MERGED TO LEFT LANE TO PASS (60 MPH), ACCELERATED KIA STALLED (RPMS UP THEN DOWN), I HAD TO BRAKE TO INDICATE TO CAR BEHIND ME OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A HORRIFIC CRASH BECAUSE THIS ROADWAY CARRIES A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SEMI'S. I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND MY HEART WAS RACING!! I WAS ABLE TO MOVE BACK TO CENTER LANE WHERE I REMAINED. THE KIA KEPT HAVING THE ACCELERATION ISSUE ALL THE WAY TO WORK AND ON THE WAY HOME SO I TOOK IT TO THE KIA DEALER. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN REPLICATE THE ISSUE BUT I AM NOT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED. I SEE ON LINE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE AND NO RECALL??!! I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FIRST. NHTSA YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE LOSSES THEIR LIFE. THIS IS NOT SOME SMALL PROBLEM. KIA CERTAINLY IS NOT INTERESTED IN BEING PRO-ACTIVE. THE SERVICE AND SALES PEOPLE SAID "WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE" MY REPLY "YOU BETTER LOOK ON LINE AT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS". OF COURSE THEY WANTED TO USHER ME OUT OF THE SHOWROOM TO A "QUIET TABLE" SO OTHER PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WON'T HEAR. WORD OF MOUTH MY FRIENDS, WORD OF MOUTH. SAD A SALE MEANS MORE TO KIA THEN A LIFE!!
Additional Notes:
I TOOK MY 2016 KIA SORENTO IN 2MOS (3/16) AFTER I PURCHASED FOR ACCELERATION ISSUES. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS LUNGING WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO TO 5-6 THEN DROP TO 0, THEN STABILIZE AT 2. KIA DID SOME RE-COMPUTER PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ISSUE. IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED BUT WAS NOT AS BAD AFTER THE RE-PROGRAMING. WELL, NOW IT IS REALLY BAD SO TOOK IT BACK (4/17) BECAUSE IT STALLS ON ACCELERATION. I WAS TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, ACCELERATED KIA STALLED AGAIN RPM'S UP TO 5-6 DOWN TO 0, BUT HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE TO SHOULDER OR SEMI-TRUCK WOULD HAVE HIT ME. ONCE I STOPPED AND STARTED AGAIN, IT ACCELERATED. YESTERDAY, 4/5/17, DRIVING TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON NJ E. I-78, WAS IN MIDDLE LANE MERGED TO LEFT LANE TO PASS (60 MPH), ACCELERATED KIA STALLED (RPMS UP THEN DOWN), I HAD TO BRAKE TO INDICATE TO CAR BEHIND ME OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A HORRIFIC CRASH BECAUSE THIS ROADWAY CARRIES A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SEMI'S. I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND MY HEART WAS RACING!! I WAS ABLE TO MOVE BACK TO CENTER LANE WHERE I REMAINED. THE KIA KEPT HAVING THE ACCELERATION ISSUE ALL THE WAY TO WORK AND ON THE WAY HOME SO I TOOK IT TO THE KIA DEALER. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN REPLICATE THE ISSUE BUT I AM NOT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED. I SEE ON LINE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE AND NO RECALL??!! I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FIRST. NHTSA YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE LOSSES THEIR LIFE. THIS IS NOT SOME SMALL PROBLEM. KIA CERTAINLY IS NOT INTERESTED IN BEING PRO-ACTIVE. THE SERVICE AND SALES PEOPLE SAID "WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE" MY REPLY "YOU BETTER LOOK ON LINE AT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS". OF COURSE THEY WANTED TO USHER ME OUT OF THE SHOWROOM TO A "QUIET TABLE" SO OTHER PROSPECTIVE BUYERS WON'T HEAR. WORD OF MOUTH MY FRIENDS, WORD OF MOUTH. SAD A SALE MEANS MORE TO KIA THEN A LIFE!!
Mfg Campaign: 10970888
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF, MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. TURNS BACK ON IN APPROX. 3 SECONDS WITH A JERK. DATES ARE ALL 2016. MILEAGE REFERENCES ARE INCLUDED 4/6 1141 AM DRIVING TO WORK FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY 5 MILES. SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. FOURTH EVENT SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. 4/7 4:33 PM DRIVING FROM ? TO ? 60 MILES AN HOUR, GOING STRAIGHT. HAPPENED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. 4/8 5:17 PM 7270 FROM ? TO ? LOW SPEED PULLING INTO GAS STATION SLOW SPEED 4/22 8:24 PM 7681 DRIVING IN TOWN. 3RD START OF THE DAY. SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. 4/29 11:08 PM 7832 DRIVING TOWARDS ? FROM ? TURNING ON THE ? ROAD RIGHT HAND TURN AT LOW SPEED. 5/1 3:00 PM 7924 GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. SLIGHT TURN TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD 5/9 2:58 PM 7998 PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE. SHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT. 5/11 3:47 PM 8052 EXITING OFF OF A HWY EXIT. 35 MPH MEDIUM TURN TO THE RIGHT 5/14 1:08 PM 8269 HWY SPEED ON ?. SLIGHT RIGHT TURN. OFF ABRUPTLY. CORRECTED IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS. 5/25 12:01 8744 SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY. - STOPPED ADDING TO LIST - 7/9 4:00 PM 10751 SLOW GENTLE CURVE TO THE RIGHT BY ? 27 MPH 8/15 9:00 PM 13123 SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ? AREA 65 MPH 8/22 11:06 AM 13430 GOING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN ONTO TRAFFIC 8/23 3:40 PM 13479 ? SLOW CURVE TO THE RIGHT 25 MILES AN HOUR 8/24 11:15 AM 13543 ? VERY SLOW BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TURNING LEFT 8/27 3:07 PM 13672 ? VERY SLOW TURN TO THE RIGHT IN A PARKING LOT 9/6 2:45 PM 13958 ? 45 MILES AN HOUR SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ON HWY ENTERING TOWN. 9/16 9:10 AM 14317 BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY 9/25 8:00 PM 15068 DRIVING FROM ? TO ?, VERY SLIGHT LEFT TURN, 60 MPH 11/11 8:24 PM 17160 IN ? MAKING A SHARP LEFT HAND U TURN IN A PARKING LOT AT SLOW SPEED
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF, MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. TURNS BACK ON IN APPROX. 3 SECONDS WITH A JERK. DATES ARE ALL 2016. MILEAGE REFERENCES ARE INCLUDED 4/6 1141 AM DRIVING TO WORK FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY 5 MILES. SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. FOURTH EVENT SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. 4/7 4:33 PM DRIVING FROM ? TO ? 60 MILES AN HOUR, GOING STRAIGHT. HAPPENED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. 4/8 5:17 PM 7270 FROM ? TO ? LOW SPEED PULLING INTO GAS STATION SLOW SPEED 4/22 8:24 PM 7681 DRIVING IN TOWN. 3RD START OF THE DAY. SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. 4/29 11:08 PM 7832 DRIVING TOWARDS ? FROM ? TURNING ON THE ? ROAD RIGHT HAND TURN AT LOW SPEED. 5/1 3:00 PM 7924 GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. SLIGHT TURN TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD 5/9 2:58 PM 7998 PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE. SHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT. 5/11 3:47 PM 8052 EXITING OFF OF A HWY EXIT. 35 MPH MEDIUM TURN TO THE RIGHT 5/14 1:08 PM 8269 HWY SPEED ON ?. SLIGHT RIGHT TURN. OFF ABRUPTLY. CORRECTED IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS. 5/25 12:01 8744 SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY. - STOPPED ADDING TO LIST - 7/9 4:00 PM 10751 SLOW GENTLE CURVE TO THE RIGHT BY ? 27 MPH 8/15 9:00 PM 13123 SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ? AREA 65 MPH 8/22 11:06 AM 13430 GOING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN ONTO TRAFFIC 8/23 3:40 PM 13479 ? SLOW CURVE TO THE RIGHT 25 MILES AN HOUR 8/24 11:15 AM 13543 ? VERY SLOW BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TURNING LEFT 8/27 3:07 PM 13672 ? VERY SLOW TURN TO THE RIGHT IN A PARKING LOT 9/6 2:45 PM 13958 ? 45 MILES AN HOUR SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ON HWY ENTERING TOWN. 9/16 9:10 AM 14317 BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY 9/25 8:00 PM 15068 DRIVING FROM ? TO ?, VERY SLIGHT LEFT TURN, 60 MPH 11/11 8:24 PM 17160 IN ? MAKING A SHARP LEFT HAND U TURN IN A PARKING LOT AT SLOW SPEED
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF, MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. TURNS BACK ON IN APPROX. 3 SECONDS WITH A JERK. DATES ARE ALL 2016. MILEAGE REFERENCES ARE INCLUDED 4/6 1141 AM DRIVING TO WORK FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY 5 MILES. SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. FOURTH EVENT SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. 4/7 4:33 PM DRIVING FROM ? TO ? 60 MILES AN HOUR, GOING STRAIGHT. HAPPENED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. 4/8 5:17 PM 7270 FROM ? TO ? LOW SPEED PULLING INTO GAS STATION SLOW SPEED 4/22 8:24 PM 7681 DRIVING IN TOWN. 3RD START OF THE DAY. SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. 4/29 11:08 PM 7832 DRIVING TOWARDS ? FROM ? TURNING ON THE ? ROAD RIGHT HAND TURN AT LOW SPEED. 5/1 3:00 PM 7924 GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. SLIGHT TURN TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD 5/9 2:58 PM 7998 PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE. SHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT. 5/11 3:47 PM 8052 EXITING OFF OF A HWY EXIT. 35 MPH MEDIUM TURN TO THE RIGHT 5/14 1:08 PM 8269 HWY SPEED ON ?. SLIGHT RIGHT TURN. OFF ABRUPTLY. CORRECTED IN ABOUT 2 SECONDS. 5/25 12:01 8744 SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY. - STOPPED ADDING TO LIST - 7/9 4:00 PM 10751 SLOW GENTLE CURVE TO THE RIGHT BY ? 27 MPH 8/15 9:00 PM 13123 SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ? AREA 65 MPH 8/22 11:06 AM 13430 GOING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN ONTO TRAFFIC 8/23 3:40 PM 13479 ? SLOW CURVE TO THE RIGHT 25 MILES AN HOUR 8/24 11:15 AM 13543 ? VERY SLOW BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TURNING LEFT 8/27 3:07 PM 13672 ? VERY SLOW TURN TO THE RIGHT IN A PARKING LOT 9/6 2:45 PM 13958 ? 45 MILES AN HOUR SLIGHT RIGHT TURN ON HWY ENTERING TOWN. 9/16 9:10 AM 14317 BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY 9/25 8:00 PM 15068 DRIVING FROM ? TO ?, VERY SLIGHT LEFT TURN, 60 MPH 11/11 8:24 PM 17160 IN ? MAKING A SHARP LEFT HAND U TURN IN A PARKING LOT AT SLOW SPEED
Mfg Campaign: 10959011
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Mfg Campaign: 10957517
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM KIA WOULD HAVE TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,200.
Mfg Campaign: 10957517
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR STALLS OUT AFTER A RED LIGHT STOP OR A STOP SIGN. DOES THIS ON CITY STREETS AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 DIFFERENT TIMES.
Corrective Action:
CAR STALLS OUT AFTER A RED LIGHT STOP OR A STOP SIGN. DOES THIS ON CITY STREETS AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 DIFFERENT TIMES.
Additional Notes:
CAR STALLS OUT AFTER A RED LIGHT STOP OR A STOP SIGN. DOES THIS ON CITY STREETS AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 DIFFERENT TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 10948171
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, NO AUDIBLE ALARM WAS PRESENT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS NOT SECURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF *CN
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, NO AUDIBLE ALARM WAS PRESENT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS NOT SECURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF *CN
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, NO AUDIBLE ALARM WAS PRESENT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WAS NOT SECURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF *CN
Mfg Campaign: 10947297
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Corrective Action:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Additional Notes:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Mfg Campaign: 10946188
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Corrective Action:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Additional Notes:
DEFECTIVE LOWER BALLJOINTS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. NOTICED 'CLANKING' SOUND FROM FRONT WHEELS WHEN PARKING VEHICLE. SUNROOF MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND OFTEN TIMES, REMAIN OPEN. DEALER INITIALLY CLAIMED THAT DRY TRACK CHANNELS WITH DEBRIS WAS THE MAIN CAUSE HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE MANUFACTURING/DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT.
Mfg Campaign: 10946188
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE HER HOME. AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,600. UPDATED 03/02/17*LJ *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE HER HOME. AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,600. UPDATED 03/02/17*LJ *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE HER HOME. AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,600. UPDATED 03/02/17*LJ *AS
Mfg Campaign: 10943848
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2017
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Mfg Campaign: 10929412
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE TO DRIVE, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017*JS
Mfg Campaign: 10929412
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS IN NHTSA RECALL # 15V-089 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL #SC115. THE MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE ON THE DOOR STICKER IS FEBRUARY 16, 2015 -- WHICH IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL DATES FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALLS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS IN NHTSA RECALL # 15V-089 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL #SC115. THE MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE ON THE DOOR STICKER IS FEBRUARY 16, 2015 -- WHICH IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL DATES FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALLS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS IN NHTSA RECALL # 15V-089 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL #SC115. THE MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE ON THE DOOR STICKER IS FEBRUARY 16, 2015 -- WHICH IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL DATES FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALLS.
Mfg Campaign: 10927051
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RIGHT LEG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RIGHT LEG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND RIGHT LEG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Mfg Campaign: 10918513
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Mfg Campaign: 10908432
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL RENTED CAR FROM BUDGET. EXITED CAR AND THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUGHT MY LEG PRODUCING A LARGE GASH IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A VERY SHARP PLASTIC MATERIAL AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL RENTED CAR FROM BUDGET. EXITED CAR AND THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUGHT MY LEG PRODUCING A LARGE GASH IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A VERY SHARP PLASTIC MATERIAL AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL RENTED CAR FROM BUDGET. EXITED CAR AND THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUGHT MY LEG PRODUCING A LARGE GASH IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A VERY SHARP PLASTIC MATERIAL AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT.
Mfg Campaign: 10907351
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CHROME FINISH LOCATED ON THE AIR VENTS CREATED A REFLECTION FROM THE SUNSHINE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CHROME FINISH LOCATED ON THE AIR VENTS CREATED A REFLECTION FROM THE SUNSHINE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CHROME FINISH LOCATED ON THE AIR VENTS CREATED A REFLECTION FROM THE SUNSHINE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.
Mfg Campaign: 10904942
Recall Date: Sep 9, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10893348
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10893348
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED ON A SLIGHT SLOPE IN HER MOMS DRIVE WAY MAYBE A 10 DEGREE HILL. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE MY DAUGHTER FINISHED A BIRTHDAY CARD SHE WAS MAKING IN THE BACK SEAT. MY WIFE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GET SOME TISSUE PAPER OUT OF THE BACK WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN SHE PRESSED THE REAR DOOR /HATCH RELEASE OR OPEN BUTTON LOCATED ON THE DASH. SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE NEARLY RUNNING HER OVER SHE TRIED TO GET IN BUT THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO FAST SHE WAS KNOCKED OVER MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ROLLING OUT OF CONTROL DOWN THE DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED THE DRIVEWAY DOWN CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD ONLY DOING SOME LIGHT DAMAGE WHERE IT RAN OVER THE MAIL BOX AND STOPPED BY HITTING A TREE. WE CONTACTED KIA AND OUR INSURANCE. KIA OPENED A CASE #K3237787 AND THEN THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED SINCE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND LEFT IT THERE. WE HAVE STILL NO ANSWERS WHAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON 7-25-2016. WE ARE REQUESTING SOME HELP DUE TO NOT HAVING A VEHICLE WE FEEL IS SAFE TO PARK AND NOT WORRYING ABOUT IT COMING OUT OF GEAR AND POTENTIALLY KILLING SOMEONE IN ITS PATH. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BACK TO DRIVE SINCE WE ARE PAYING FOR IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10893348
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2016
Kia America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,123.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,123.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,123.
Mfg Campaign: 10891549
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2016
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