My car was driving on the highway when the whole thing just cut out. I've never had a a problem with it. And I had to get it towed just to be told I need a new engine.

- Altoona, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the engine bearings were worn, causing the engine to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Excessive oil consumption problem (scan 0001.pdf) noted below. Diagnostic compression test (scan 0002.pdf) by Kia dealer noted below.

- Rochdale, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light continuously flashed. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Kia spitzer located at 3414 brookpark rd, cleveland, oh 44134 and was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Over a period of a month on multiple occasions during normal driving on highway and city streets, the engine lost power while driving, only allowing enough drive ability at significantly reduced power and speed to pull over. In each of those instances, the power was restored to normal after a small period of rest. An overlapping condition existed during that same period, in which all power was lost to the engine and power steering, as the engine completely shut down while driving under normal circumstances. In each of those cases, the engine would not turn over until after a period of rest of at least 20 minutes. There was never an engine warning to indicate an issue. The car was serviced and assessed by certified mechanics, but no problem was detected. During one such inspection with aamco of redlands, California, the car lost power during their final test drive following a rigorous inspection in which no issue was identified, and never regained power again. It was determined that the engine had ceased with 141,335 miles on the odometer. Another issue revolved around an electrical issue with the driver side headlamp and turn signal. It ceased to work while within the 100,000 mile warranty and was fixed without cost. However, it continued to fail afterwards and was fixed multiple times at personal expense. The airbag light has also been on for half the life of the car, and is still on at this time, but the dealer refused to acknowledge it was a warranty issue despite a recall on that light. They claimed that the light was tripped due to some empty soda cans they discovered under the chair and which were probably rolling around according to their opinion. They stated that the tripped airbag light had nothing to do with the recall.

- Riverside, CA, USA

2/26/21 engine failure cylinder 4 loss of compression possibly due to debri in the engine during assembly. P0304 code misfire in cylinder 4. I have called other Kia dealerships to ask if anyone else had this same issue and they told me yes. Johnstown pa, team Kia where I was towed to informed me of the same issue involving cylinder 4. I was driving to pittsburgh, pa on the pa tp absolutely loss power climbing the mountain. I was going approx 70 mph in the left lane with cars and tractor trailers behind me. Luckily I was able to get to the right side to pull over and check out the codes. I always carry a engine code reader in my car. I had researched the multiple issues with the 2.4 liter engine associated with debri in the engine. I feel this failure has something to do with that. I have done my maintenance on my vehicle since I drove it off the lot in 8/2012. I have all repair and recall records associated with my vehicle, I have done all the recalls associated with my SUV. I have all receipts for oil changes, transmission & front and rear differential changes. I have used bg-44 products to keep my engine valves clean and clear of any deposits. I have used super unleaded to clean the fuel system, at every oil change I pull the throttle body off and clean it thoroughly. There is no way that everything I have done could have caused this failure with cylinder 4. I do believe there is a breakdown in workmanship with this engine. I am having my mechanic tear it apart and check to see if the cylinder wall is scored from debri at the time of assembly and push this back on Kia for reimbursement of the engine. I will update this safety complaint as I find out from my mechanic.

- Inwood, WV, USA

Driving home from 30 mile trip and engine made a big ticking noise then a boom. Lots of smoke coming from hood and coasted to stop. Only has 107K miles. Never had a car do this before. Got it analyze from garage and there is a hole in the engine block.

- New Milford, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to Kia chula vista (540 auto park dr, chula vista, ca 91911, (619) 656-2700) where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission and catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,500.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

The engine has an oil leak and now a cracked 4th cylinder causing a $638 bill at the mechanic to keep the car running at bare minimum. The engine was a recall replacement and I believe it should be part of the 12/2/2020 recall. This is causing hardship for my family.

- Corinth, TX, USA

I have 112782 miles on this car. I got a check engine light come on and found that had a code P200A.an intake manifold bank #1 problem.after doing research on this it looks like a long ongoing problem with Hyundai and Kia's.4 cylinder and 6 cylinders engines

- Cottonwood, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The oil warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine). The vehicle was towed to bald hill Kia (1021 bald hill rd, warwick, ri 02886, (844)707-1516) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was over the repair mileage. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Cranston, RI, USA

My engine started leaking from the gaskets. In further reviewing the issue was the bolts that hold the engine were all leaking. The engine was totaled.

- Howell, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated after driving and parking the vehicle, the contact smelled burning oil and an electrical odor coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact notified an independent mechanic who recommended that the oil be topped off to fix the failure however, the failure the persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- Tyrone, GA, USA

While driving, my truck stalled while turning into a parking lot. Immediately after the stall, the engine light came on and started blinking, shortly after the battery light came on as well. I parked the car in a safe location to check the vehicle. The vehicle would not turn over. I needed to jump the car several times in order for it to turn back on. The engine light still appears blinking as I drove it to get a diagnostic reading. While driving the car, leaving idle the car would jerk and have a hard time moving back into motion. The code read P1236 knock sensor fault/sensor bad. My car had just come out of Kia two weeks prior in full health. This issue came out of no where.

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

My car is an ebony black 2013 Kia Sorento. On July 22nd, 2019, I was driving the car to atlanta ga and it just came to a deceleration mode and stopped in he middle of the road. I got it towed by aaa and brought it home and the sent it to the dealership. I was called and told by the dealership service department that my engine is knocking and it is gone. I brought the car home and it had been sitting on my drive way ever since, late last year, I saw a news item recalling a litany of Kia vehicles and which I believed mine was inclusive based on the problem they claimed it is developing or had developed and the year models. I called NHTSA today and was told my VIN number is not inclusive. I do not see why a car of less than 6 years old, with 135,000 miles on it without any engine sign will stop in the middle of the road without any check engine sign and warning. I still have the car on the drive way and start it to warm it up. This incident or break down occurred before hogansville exit on the I-85 North in Georgia. Thanks in advance.

- Tuskegee, AL, USA

My engine light went on and I immediately took it to my mechanic. There was no oil in my car, even though the oil light never came on. Two independent mechanics said I need a new engine. Even though my engine has a lifetime warranty due to a class action suit, the Kia dealership said they could not open a claim unless my engine seizes up, which can happen anytime, anywhere. I told them I do not feel comfortable allowing that to happen, and they again said there is nothing they can do, that Kia is no longer covering excessive oil consumption as of Nov. 2020.

- Cumming, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the oil sensor was not operable and the check engine light wa illuminated while operating the vehicle. The failure was caused by an oil leak next to the engine main seal. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was concerned that the engine would overheat and catch on fire. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- West Bridewater, MA, USA

While driving on highway at about 65 mph loud knocking from engine, then stopped. Shop said that engine had seized

- Easthampton, MA, USA

My engine light came on (had that ck..repalced the gas cap) then my car begin to make a strange noise. I had it checked out at a ntb and the techician suggested that I take my vechile to the dealership (they were limited to helping). I had an appt at Kia of easton columbus Ohio on 11/12 or 11/13. I recall my car begining to shake while drivingni was on a main busy street leaving walmart on a scale from 1 to 5 the shaking was a 2..it became a little worse...I called my da and said my car is acting really strange I think we should take it now so we did..my car was shaking even worse its at a 5 now and then smokoing some I was on a main busy street as my da followed me to drop my car off. The dealerrship was closed. My mom called the next day and said there is a recall on 2013 Kia sedrento engines however the only info I know is that the enegine was knockin and internal damage.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Was on the freeway going about 60 miles all of a sudden the car completely shuts down without any warning. All of the lights on the dashboard came on. Had the car towed to a repair shop and was told the engine blow. On 9/17/20 had the car towed to a Kia dealer where it had been for the last 3 months now going on 4 months

- Clinton Township, MI, USA