Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank Drain Plug problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento

One problem related to engine oil/lubrication sump/tank drain plug has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sorento.

1 Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank Drain Plug problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the engine seized due to a missing oil plug how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the car shut down on the highway with no indication/dash warning lights that there was an issue prior has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? dealership informed me that the oil plug was missing and could not explain why the oil indicator light never illuminated has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? yes, dealership denies fault were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? nonee.




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