Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento

Five problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2016 Sorento.

1 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2024

Engine started making loud sounds after oil change at 128, 000 miles and began to slow down while driving having a hard time engaging to next gear. Engine light did come one and stop at closes atuo parts store to have it checked for engine light test. Safety risk to drive and passagers if car fall to move on highway causing accident. Problem was reported to kia and we were told to bring it in and it would be looked at for 200 dollars.

2 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2023

Driving home from dinner with a friend, we proceed on to intersection. We hear a loud sound, we find out once car has stopped we notice that there no longer any oil in engine. Call for a tow, and find out that our engine had blown a rod. Noticed that are other owners with same issue. Car is in the process of being towed from my mechanic to the kia dealership.

3 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2016 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed and abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that check engine warning was light illuminated. The contact checked the engine oil level and noticed that the oil level was very low. The contact stated that there was no visible leaks. The driver felt the vehicle was unsafe to drive and had the vehicle towed to gary lang auto group (1107 s state route 31, mchenry, IL 60050 (815) 669-5966) where it was diagnosed and determined that an oil and filter change was needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution however, the VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 65,218.

4 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2020

I have approximately 64,000 miles on my car. A few weeks ago, I noticed that it wasn't blowing warm air, and asked that the shop take a look at then when I got an oil change. They didn't notice anything wrong. I haven't really been driving it due to the stay-at-home orders, but a few days ago I was going to go to the store, and before I even left the driveway, the check engine light came on, the car was making a terrible sound, and there was a ton of white exhaust. We had it towed to the dealer, and they called to report a total engine failure. Unfortunately I am the second owner so my power train warranty expired at 60k rather than 100k.

5 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2016 kia Sorento. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. Approximately five minutes later, the front of the engine caught on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The insurance company declared the vehicle to be a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to a location determined by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.




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