2020 Kia Sorento - ENGINE Failure Complaint (#b16a81)

2020 Kia Sorento

  • Date of Incident: Nov-19, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Nov-24, 2024
  • Failed components: ENGINE

On 11/19/2024 i was driving when my kia begin to sputter and lose power, and the check engine light came on. I was on an interstate so i exited and pulled over, after paying 400. 00 in tow fees it was determined my engine had failed with only 126,291 miles. I never had any indication of problems with my engine it happened in the blink of an eye

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern5XYPG4A3*LG******
Drive Type4x2
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
ManufacturerKIA GEORGIA, INC
MakeKIA
ModelSorento
Model Year2020
SeriesL, LX, S
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ModelGDI THETA-II
Engine ManufacturerKMC
Engine HP185
Engine KW137.954
Engine Displacement (L)2.4
Engine Displacement (CC)2400
Engine Displacement (CI)146.457
Other Engine InfoGDI, THETA-II
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Lower Beam Headlamp Light SourceLED
Plant Company NameKia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc (KMMG)
Plant CityWEST POINT
Plant StateGEORGIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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