Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Sorento

I was driving on the highway i95 south in south carolina almost to the georgia border doing 70 mph in the middle lane when my engine shut down without a warning while passing another vehicle on the right. I had no warning from my instrument panel and there was no indication of lack of power on accelerating prior to the engine shutting down. I was barely was able to get my car to the side of the highway without getting into an accident. The engine would not turn over at all and I had towed my car to the nearest repair shop and I found out that the engine seized up. The engine oil was replaced three weeks ago and the car was driving great without a problem until now.

Was driving on the freeway and heard a sound as if I had ran over a piece of plastic. All of the lights on the dashboard came on and the car just shut off. I was able to get off the freeway safely before the car shut down again, after that the car wouldn't start anymore.

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.

I purchased the vehicle in 2017 with 60,000 miles. The truck just hit 100,000 miles not to long ago. While leaving the bank, I accelerated, and while doing so the truck just shut off on me, no warning lights and it did not overheat. I managed to get to the side of the road (thank god because it was a busy road and I had my two kids with me) and tried to start the car again and nothing. I had the car towed to the dealership that I bought it from where they stated the engine was locked. I still owed money on the car, so I had to get a brand new car with my negative equity and am now stuck with extremely high payment. After the incident I researched about the kia Sorento s and see that many people have this same problem. I had routine oil changes, but because they weren't at the dealership they stated there was nothing they could do. Something has to be done about this. Me and my children could have been involved in a very serious accident by the truck just shutting down. I would like to open a small claims case, as I was put in a bad predicament.

In December of 2018, my father in-law was driving the vehicle on the highway, and the entire vehicle shut down(engine, lights, steering, everything). We towed it to the dealership, and they stated that it was a faulty battery, and had us pay to replace it. When we took the old battery back to advance auto parts, they stated that the old battery was fine after testing it. In March of 2019, we started to hear a knock in the engine at or over 2000 rpm. We took the vehicle in to the dealership, and they stated that the vehicle had advanced bearing wear, and the engine would need to be replaced. They stated that as there was no recall, that we would be responsible for the replacement.

Suddenly developed a cyclic knocking in the engine especially at start up and initial acceleration. Was driving the vehicle on the interstate when engine seized and car shut down.

I was travelling about 30 mph on a city street when the gasoline pedal would not work. I pressed the gas pedal and nothing would happen. About 5 seconds later a few lights on the dashboard lit up and then the entire engine shut down. I coasted to the curb in a no parking zone. I tried to restart the car but it would not "turn over. " approximately 5 minutes later the car started and I drove approximately one minute when everything happened exactly the same way again. I called the kia roadside assist and they towed the car to the dealership. I am awaiting an answer from the dealership. My wife also was driving on the highway 2 times in the past at approximately 70 mph when the vehicle would slow down in a fast manner by about 20 mph. She could then speed up again. The dealership could not find an answer for that problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that they were driving at 75 mph and the engine just shut off. They had to cross two lanes to get out of the way of other traffic. The contacts spouse has even had problems with the engine shutting off in the middle of the road. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at kia of east syracuse (315) 701-5898 6717 manlius center rd, east syracuse, NY 13057 where they were informed that nothing could be done. They diagnosed the vehicle and still couldn't find the root of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,155. Jw.

While driving on the parkway at 55mph the engine shut down leaving me without power, the battery light and engine light came on. I was in the middle lane with my two small children in the backseat, not only did I not have power to the engine I didn't have power steering for the vehicle shut completely down. I was able to pull off the road to the side of the road, where I tried to restart the car only to smell something burning from the engine. This was the scarest moment for me alone on the side of the parkwy with two small children and traffic flying past us. My car had to be towed to the dealer and it is three days later and the car is still not starting and they can not figure out why. My car only has 61,000 miles.

While being driven on city street to stop sigh, engine shut down and could not be restarted. Attempt to jumper did not work. This was second incidence of this problem first time alternator replaced and engine then worked,for 2 weeks. Car is now at kia dealer for evaluation. I s problem metal shavings in oil causing engine to fail ? could this be same problem with Hyundai engines that were recalled. Same engine ,same plant, same time frame. . .

Engine simply stopped while driving resulting in loss of braking and steering control. All indicator lights on dashboard came on when the engine shut off. Coasted to a stop, put transmission in park and was able to restart the engine. Took the car to kia dealer who said it needed a software update which was performed. The same problem of the engine shutting off happened the very next day. Taking the car back to the dealer today.

As I was driving at about 15-20mph the car shut off completely as I was making a left hand turn without warning. This is the third time at different speeds since we purchased the vehicle in January 2014. We have taken it to kia dealership for repair, regular oil changes and maintenance. They were unable to find anything wrong , read any codes with computer or duplicate the problem. I am very concerned as this is our family car and it is a driving hazard not knowing when it will shut off with no warning, next time it could be in the middle of the intersection or freeway! we plan on taking back today to dealership.

Vehicle shut down while in motion or making a left turn or a right turn at 25-35 mph. . . It is unsafe to drive. . I have taken the car to the dealer numerous of time and they still have'nt fixed the problem and my wife and kids are the one that are always in there. .

My 2013 kia Sorento engine shut off while driving about 20 mph. I was able to pull over to the side safely. I was able to start the car and drive off. My husband drove the car about a week ago to pick me up from work and the engine shut off again. He was on the freeway but he was only driving about 30 mph in traffic. He pulled over shut the car off. He turned the car back on put it in gear, but the car would not go. Yesterday and today it happen twice.

I was approaching a red light and applied the brakes quickly as I was going too quickly to stop at the stop line if I had not. I was only going about 20-25 mph. As I applied the brakes the car shut off. I was unable to place the car in park for a couple of minutes and the car did not respond at all. After I blocked traffic for a couple of light changes and cars were honking, I was able to place car on park and restart it. It has not happened since. I recently noticed a high pitched but very low sound while driving at first I wasn't sure where it was coming from. I am due for an oil change so I will let the dealership know when I take it in soon.

On 6/3/2013, pulling into a gas station the car engine just shut off. Couldn¿t steer the car or break. Put it in park and restarted. On 6/18/2013, slowing down for a pedestrian and coming to a stop the engine shut off. Put it in park and restarted. When I restarted it my seat cooler turned on automatically. Car is at the dealer right now, over night because they cannot diagnose it without it happening to them. I purchased a brand new car so I wouldn¿t have to go to the mechanic, now I don¿t even want the car if I have to worry about my safety and the safety of others every time I drive it. I hope kia makes this right and finds the problem or recalls the car.

We leased 2013 kia Sorento in Aug 2012 after driving few months engine starts to shut down by it self, the first time shuts down on my driveway, I didn't contact dealer at that time, after few months I was driving on street and engine shuts down again and I couldn't put the car in park to start the engine again, called aaa tow truck to tow the car to dealer, after few days the couldn't find any problem but dealer contacted kia center for help and they changed parts and hoping everything is fixed but after few months the problem start again and engine shuts down again and again and again almost five times in one month, the last time engine shuts down when my wife was going to drop off our kids at school and all the cars stopped in the morning rush hour, they were panicked and we contacted dealer again for second time and took the car in for repair, after few days test drive and test everything they couldn't find anything and they did connect a recording device to our car to record the fault or code when engine is shutting down, this is inconvenient all the wires are hanging from that device. We explained this issue to dealer service manager, sales manager and it is high safety issue, I am wondering if those managers will drive this car or their family will drive this car around, it is very easy to tell us we couldn't find anything, thank god we didn't involve in any accident but if happens I am wondering what kind of answer will get from dealer. So we are going to drive around and next time will be third time and by California lemon law they have to take this car away and return our money or give us a new car.

While driving my vehicle at about 10 mph on the expressway/street, my car just shut off for no reason and the engine light went on. I had to restart my vehicle. Sometimes, when at a stance, the vechicle shakes a little as if it wants to shut off. I'll restart it and it seems to help a little bit. I am extremely concerned as the car has shut off on me at least 5 separate times. I feel this is a hazard for my four year old son and I. Please look into this serious matter. Thank you!.