10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,222 miles

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problem #5

Dec 012023

Sorento

  • miles
The contact owns a vehicle 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 252023

Sorento

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a burning odor outside of the vehicle from underneath the hood. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started decelerating. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. After waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted and began functioning properly. The contact stated that a certified mechanic confirmed there was a leaking gasket. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #3

Sep 252023

Sorento

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Howard Lake, MN, USA

problem #2

Oct 232023

Sorento

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #1

Nov 212023

Sorento

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA