Car Stall problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento - part 1

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.

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.

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.

Engine starting knocking/ticking. Car then stalled on the highway. Was able to restart & drive to exit. Car was towed to dealer where per test, engine locked up. Dealer informed needed new engine. Not covered by recall as not gdi engine but kia would not answer why only gdi engine even though same block(2. 4).

On 05-02-20 while getting on the freeway. My kia ,sorento(2013) stalled and had to pull into the emergency lane. Shut vehicle off waited for a minute, restarted and no warning lights on. Drove 1/4 mile, engine started knocking/pinging. Had to be towed repair shop. Metal found in oil, rod knocking. 116072 miles on unit. Have all regular maintenance records. Engine repaired @$ 5,636. 00 I just couldn't put a tarp over it. Dealer stated no recall on 2. 4l mfi past limited warranty.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearings had failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer doral kia( 10155 NW 12th st. Doral FL) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 17v224000(engine). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,000. Jft.

Feb12, 2020morning, my son and his girlfriend were driving my car to work. He called me and said the car had stalled out and won't start. I asked all the questions related to an alternator issue like did radio turn off lights get dim . No was response, said car would surge increasing speed then if took foot off accelerator would drastically slow down. When approaching stoplight just cut off. No warning no lights, wouldn't start. Thankfully the traffic wasn't heavy and a nice person helped them get it off the road. Had it towed home then to the mechanic for what we thought was alternator only to get disturbing call saying the motor is shot. I had the same tow truck driver pick it up and take it to mechanic and he kept asking if I was sure it was the alternator, he had told me he thought the engine had seized by how it sounded when he tried to start it to try and position it better for the roll back, I had hope he was wrong. There were regular oil changes done and I have checked my VIN against the recall and although the year and make are correct my VIN is not included. I operate a cleaning service and desperately need my car. In fact we were searching for my son a car as he had graduated and became employed and now instead of looking for one we've got to get two. And still make pymts on this one to save my credit. It's really sad that kia is doing valuable customers like this. People need their cars. Last year I tried to trade it in they offered such a low value for mine I can't help but believe they knew it's a problem car. This is a real problem, I have read so many issues with this year and make and kia is not offering assistance. I'm going to try them and hope and pray they will help.

2/11/driving north on I-55 when the car suddenly started hesitating as if it wasn't getting fuel, I pulled over & heard a crack noise, car stalls, smoke coming from inside the hood, engine, oil, battery & trans dash lights lit up after the noise & smoke, but oil gauge never ever got hot (even before this) I opened hood & saw liquid had exploded under the hood. I tried to start the car & it wouldn't. The next day, had it towed to a shop, the mechanic said: �engine is blown & no clue why, there's a hole in the engine block & nothing you could've done to prevent it, it definitely seems like a mechanical defect & it was just a matter of time before it blew. � so imagine my confusion when my 2013 vehicle's engine (maintained perfectly as I had free oil changes through kia so I got them done regularly & it's all in their system) randomly blows & mechanic has no idea why. I researched & 0 open recalls, kia headquarters said it's my responsibility as my VIN not included on recall detailing my exact complaint because it didn't have a gfi engine. This is obviously a mechanical defect and kia should be held accountable and responsible for replacing the defective engine on my car!! I'm now without income due to the coronavirus pandemic happening, so I can't afford the car pmt that I'm responsible for a vehicle I just purchased 12/2018!! this is horrifying that kia refuses to replace my engine. I'm a single mom with 2 kids (8 & 9) trying to survive & they refused to even give a loaner while I try to raise the money to pay for a used engine to be put in. This has put me in a horrible financial situation as I rented a car for a month before the lockdown & could have used the $ towards repairs but I had to work so I had no choice, but now can't afford anything so I'm just stuck with no help at all for something that is not my fault. Kia is responsible & I'm out of options & help.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving approximately 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to kearny mesa kia (7303 clairemont mesa blvd, san diego, CA 92111, (858) 365-8763) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact received assistance with pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine seized and needed to be completely replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and received a case number. The contact scheduled to have the vehicle towed to carolina kia of high point (2445 n main st, high point, nc 27262, (866) 824-7081). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power, including power steering, braking, and acceleration. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road to a stop. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred once. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

While driving on the interstate we accelerated to approximately 65 mph after entering the interstate on an on-ramp. Within about 1 mile, the vehicle stalled with no warning/ticking/knocking, and gauge/warning lights came on. We coasted to an exit ramp and after coming to a stop realized the engine was stopped at 0 rpm. I tried to start the vehicle multiple times in order to move out of the way of traffic coming from behind, for safety reasons, but the engine was seized and would not turn over. The attempts to start the vehicle additionally cause the starter to fail. During the attempts to start the vehicle, smoke came fromt he engine area as well as the smell of burning metal. I am unsure if the smoke came from the engine or starter. After this two other drivers stopped, I was able to shift the vehicle into neutral, and we pushed the vehicle to a safer location. We are working with kia to replace the engine. Kia is stating the repair is not covered by their recall sc147 and that recall inspection was already completed on our vehicle, even though the failure is symptomatic of the recall defect/issue. Kia has stated that the engine will be replaced under warranty as part of a product improvement campaign but I am waiting for more clarification from kia. As part of the sc147 recall and related kia notices to kia dealers, kia dealers are to provide a loaner or alternate means of transportation (rental car to customers). It has been 2. 5 weeks since the incident and kia has failed to provide a loaner or rental vehicle.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, when the vehicle began to stall and multiple warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle with in 15 minutes, but continue to stall all the way until she arrived to her residence. The vehicle was not drivable. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000( engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, where it was unable to repair. The vehicle was towed to local dealer kia of manhattan located at 8223 s port dr, manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 236-7002, where it was diagnosed needing engine to be replace. The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Dp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving at 30 mph, the contact's vehicle stalled. The engine seized in the middle of traffic. The engine would not restart. That day, the vehicle was towed to russ darrow Mazda 3520 108th street greenfield, WI 53228 (888) 698-9960 where the vehicle was not diagnosed due an expensive diagnoses fee. The mechanics stated that the engine seized and and the engine needed to be taken apart in order to find the failed piece. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 152,000. Jw.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine, air bag, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle while in traffic and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to benson kia of spartanburg (located at 1100 n pine st, spartanburg, SC 29303, (864) 585-3611), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo kia of greece (located at 4321 w ridge rd, rochester, NY 14626, (585) 720-8000) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 78,800.

Pcm recall. Vehicle stalls at stops and slowing of vehicle. August 6 turned off engine would not restart after parking in driveway and turning engine off. August 4 and 5, 2018 vehicle stalled when I was coming to a stop on the road in town.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento, the contact stated while driving the vehicle at 45mph the vehicle stalled without warning and the engine seized. No warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was towed to jeff belzer's 21111 cedar Ave s, lakeville, mn 55044 (952) 469-4444 and the contact was advised that there was no diagnosis for the vehicle but there was a recall on the same make and model of vehicle. The contacts vehicle was not included in the recall as the contact did not have a theta gdi engine. A VIN search was done on the vehicle, no recalls were found. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. Cb.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle stalled. After stopping and checking under the hood, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to koons kia (9610 reisterstown rd, owings mills, MD) where it was diagnosed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Kia of slidell, louisiana was made aware of the failure and replaced the motor in the engine, but the failure recurred. The contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pete kia where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving unknown speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sunset kia of venice, 1179 us highway 41 byp s, venice, FL 34285) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The check engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body part was installed incorrectly. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The check engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to kia of venice (1179 us highway 41 byp s, venice, FL 34285) where it was diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to sunset kia of venice where it was diagnosed that the O2 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sunset kia of venice where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred, and the check engine indicator flashed. The vehicle was taken to sunset kia of venice where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 13658651. The failure mileage was 48,899.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine warning light remained illuminated shortly after. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and it was diagnosed that there was no oil in the engine and that the engine had blown. The contact stated that oil had been deposited into the vehicle recently before the stall of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Stopped for a red light in a residential neighborhood. When traffic light turned green realized the car had stalled out. Was in " drive " and was not low on gas. Put flashers on and shut off car. Was able to restart car and drove home. Called kia in smithtown where car was purchased and was told if I brought in car and it didn't stall while in their care the techs wouldn't be able to tell me why it happened.

Stopped for a red light in a residential neighborhood. When traffic light turned green realized the car had stalled out. Was in " drive " and was not low on gas. Put flashers on and shut off car. Was able to restart car and drove home. Called kia in smithtown where car was purchased and was told if I brought in car and it didn't stall while in their care the techs wouldn't be able to tell me why it happened.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving low speeds, the vehicle constantly stalled without warning. The dealer (doug smith kay, 495 w main st, american fork, ut 84003, 801-692-4390) was unable to provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle; however, they recommended that the battery be replaced. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not included in nets campaign number: (engine and engine cooling) or manufacturer service campaign: SC-106, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The contact indicated that after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure was recurring and on one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine sensor illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer software needed to be updated. The software was updated but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Pam.

Have a 2013 kia Sorento. Purchased used end of may 2013. Wife noticed at times the vehicle would stall or shutdown with the engine light on. Happened again 09/11/2013. Took it the kia place and they did the following: cause: sa153 xma vq ecm upgrade cause: found p2111 throttle acuatator failure 28325r1a vcm motor assy ( theta eng ), r&r 1 - 35100-3c700 etc-actuator 1 - um040-ch010 throttle pl & ind cl they claim this resolved it. . . . We will see!.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failures. The failure mileage was 5,880.

My husband and I purchased this vehicle on 5/25/13. We had the car for 2 hours and were driving home when the vehicle stalled and when holding the gas pedal to the floor, the car would not go. The rpm's didn't move either. The engine check light came on as well. I got the vehicle to the side of the road and turned it off and when I turned it back on and pushed the gas pedal down, the rpm's moved and when I put it in gear, the car moved down the road again. My husband then took over driving and this happened to him four times. The last time that it did this, it took turning the car off and restarting it three times before it would even go down the road. We are hoping to return this car to the dealership and get our trade in back and will not get a kia ever again.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while decelerating to a stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the defect could not be duplicated. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,903.