Loud Engine Noise Problems of Kia Motor Sorento - part 2

I was driving the truck when I heard a loud noise like a fire gun than I saw smoke coming out from the engine, I pulled over and saw that the engine was already on fire, I got my two daughters out of the truck and five minutes later the whole truck exploted.

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Tamara recall: while driving on briarcliff way in atlanta, GA 30345 on 8/5/18 going approximately 20 mph my engine made a loud pop sound and began smoking and shut off immediately. I was unable to restart car; called tow truck to tow car to ed voyles kia dealership in chamblee GA. They determined it was due to �broken tone wheel inside engine came apart� ; allegedly fixed it by replacing engine; since service I have brought 2012 Sorento back to ed voyles due my check engine light repeatedly coming back on in which ed voyles just turns it off stating; �we really don't know what is going on.

I was driving my 2014 kia Sorento down a city street when my car completely shut off . Luckily I was only going about 30 mph. It lost all power and wont restart. It showed and currently shows a red steering wheel light (I've never seen before) and a dim battery display( which battery isn't even 4 months old and all features worked long as car was in aux mode) and also check engine light is on. It was putting off a bad odor afterwards, didn't smell of oil or any other fluids Sorento doesn't have any blown fuses nor did it have any service type lights on at time it shut off. It seemed to be driving fine until it shut off. No loud noise or shaking or anything have to take to dealer tomorrow had it checked for codes and isn't showing any having it towed to the dealership is my only choice.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder where it was towed to an unknown dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer did not disclose what caused the engine failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would assist with the engine replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer waiting for a new engine for over four months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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I was on the freeway driving 75mph. I had been driving for approx 65 miles when my vehicle lost all engine power with no warning while driving up a hill. I was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. I had to tow the vehicle 65 miles back home and to the mechanic. The mechanic has stated the vehicle died while driving due to the engine locking up. This vehicle has had all routine maintenance completed on time and in fact just had an oil change and inspection before taking this trip. There have been no loud noises or noises coming from the vehicle at all nor were there any noises prior to this issue occurring.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Sorento. The contact stated that there was an extremely loud and abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the brake and engine indicators illuminated, and the vehicle drove roughly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and 15v626000 (power train), but the contact had not received the recall notices. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Car has been completely fine. Driving home all of a sudden I hear a loud noise and feel vibration. Had a mechanic check the vehicle out and the engine rod is messed up. I need a new engine. Going 60mph.

I have a 2013 kia Sorento with 103000 miles and I'm the 2nd owner, I think, and have had it for 7 months. Changed the oil regularly and no engine or warning lights were on. I was driving on the highway at 75 mph and the engine stalled. I was able to pull over safely. Started the Sorento again and the engine was making a loud noise. Had to have it towed 40 miles to mechanic who said the rod bearing was the blame and the debris from that caused extensive damage to the vehicle. Contacted kia 3 times and spoke to supervisors, but they said my engine / VIN # was not covered under the recall and that it was up to me to get fixed. $7000. 00 !!.

After 88,000 miles, the Sorento's engine started making a loud sound while driving at highway speed. The engine stayed on but continued to make a loud sound. The car was towed to peak kia in littleton, CO where it was determined that a new engine was needed at a cost of $7000-$10,000 dollars. The vehicle had regular oil changes up to this point. The dealership checked an my VIN number and said that I didn't qualify for the recall for engine particles. As a second owner, I did not have access to the 10 year warranty. I feel as if the recall needs to be expanded and honored. My 5 year old well maintained car had no reason to have catastrophic engine failure. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that is dangerous and that is effecting owners across the country.

On July 11th 2017, my husband was driving home from work in his 2013 kia Sorento on interstate 35 going 65 mph when he heard a loud noise coming from under the hood. He continued to drive to get to the rest stop which he did not make it the engine just died , no warning lights or anything, so he had to pulled off to the side of the road and called for a tow truck, the kia was towed to the nearest mechanic which upon examination of the car determined that the engine seized up and would need to be replaced, they could replace it for $5000-6000 since they are a gm dealer we decided to have it towed to a kia dealer who came to the same conclusion and would charge us $5875 for a used engine with 120,000 miles on it which is more than our car has on it or $7100 for a new engine. We have a 2. 4 liter mpi which is not part of the recall but should be, there is no reason a 4 year old car with routine oil changes should blow and engine!.

I was driving on the highway and when I came to a point where I slowed all the way down my engine froze. Luckily it restarted but as soon as it did there was this terrible sound like a big rock was flying around in my engine. Also no check engine lights came on so there was no warning. Also the a/c stopped working about 1 yr ago. I had freon put in and it stop working about 6 months ago.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal noise and stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to the dealer (moritz kia fort worth 501 west fwy, fort worth, TX 76116 (817) 560-6000). It was diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that they were uncertain of when the part would be produced. The contact was provided with a loaner vehicle, but was unable to determine a reasonable time frame for when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Sorento. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt; however, there was an abnormal sound from the hood. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would not accelerate higher than 50 mph. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were located in the oil, and there was catastrophic engine failure. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

10/09/2016 driving home from being evacuated because of hurricane matthew, with my daughter, son-in-law and grandbaby. While going down the hwy 65 miles per hour, we heard a loud noise, I felt a thump under my foot on the passenger side. We later learned it was the rod that went through the engine. Thank god my husband costed the car over to the side, it would not start. We called for help from a friend they picked us up. Towed the car to kia dealership in myrtle beach. We have just learned they are not going to pay for a new motor. They have determined it was not their fault!! how is this possible?? with all these complaints. Why is there not a class action law suite?.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Sorento. While driving various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the shoulder, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the engine block, the rods came apart, and there was no oil in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the engine block would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator intermittently illuminated and there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended that it be taken to a dealer for servicing. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The vehicle had been parked for months due to the condition and was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,500. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound followed by a loud metal noise coming from under the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road where the contact noticed oil dripping under the vehicle and the engine was hot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. While driving 60 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise and the presence of smoke emitted outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact lifted the hood and noticed flames near the motor. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was parked at the dealer's for weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but it was uncertain as to when they would investigate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

The car started making a scrubbing sound and the brakes would not work. The next day the brakes worked scrubbing sound continued and we were told by the mechanic that the engine needs replacing.

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The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the harmonic balance needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure occured with no warning and it may have been an electrical failure that was progressing with no warning. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the engine compartment and upon pulling the vehicle over, it was further noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a rod fractured into the engine affecting the other components causing a fire. The mechanic also diagnosed that the pistons may need to be replaced but further extensive diagnosis was required to repair the vehicle. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v388000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Dyd.

Had a car repair in October 2014 due to a broken bolt near crank shaft driving down the highway. Paid for repair and got car back and within a month the motor was shot . I went to go start the car to go to work and it was making a terrible noise, it was stationary. I still have at 7 more car payments to make on the car.

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The contact owns a 2004 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, there was a loud noise as the power steering assist failed. The battery warning light and the parking brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the crankshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 154,000.

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Engine started making a loud noise, checked oil turned engine off and on again and noise continued. Drove home approx 150 miles from visiting our son at college. After arriving at home engine still made noise. Took into dealer the following day and today was informed we are needing a new short block engine and it's on backorder for a week and a half. Not a happy customer, since I am making car payments and don't have the vehicle. It worries me what is yet to come with this vehicle. The reason we purchased it to begin with was the warranty, but had we known we'd be using it 7 months into owning this kia I would have never purchased it to begin with. I do want to say the dealership we are dealing with are extremely helpful with a loaner car, although it's a sedan and not what I purchased. So they are doing their part and I appreciate that fact.

We purchased 2 kia vehicles on 12-8-2013, one being the 2013 kia Sorento awd 4-cyl-gdi. We took delivery of the vehicle and had to return on Monday to turn in the other trade. We questioned the salesman about the rough idle and loud noise that it made at stops but he said it was normal and it would work itself out after a break-in period. The next day when we were stopped at a red light the vehicle began to shake and the lights stated to flicker, I told my wife to give it gas and then it stopped. . Until she let off the pedal. We submitted am inquiry to kia through the website and by the next day we were contacted by a regional rep. We scheduled an appointment to bring it in and then I began researching this issue. . . To which I quickly lost that warm fuzzy feeling of a new kia owner! we left our vehicle at the dealership for days until we had enough, we were fixing to have to pay a note on a vehicle we didn't have! we called and picked our vehicle back up, we are being told that the parts are on back-order from korea. We have been contacted from a rep out of georgia now and we just keep being told to be patient. I am not happy at all as we purchased two new vehicles and we should not be having to deal with this. Had we left our vehicle at the dealership (which is what they wanted while we drove a nasty rental) we be out for at least a month as the parts aren't scheduled to be shipped until the 21st of January! we have no idea of our legal rights if any, and I do not feel comfortable with my wife and children in this vehicle. Kia offers nothing more than a stinky rental car and please be patient. . . . The service manager however at the dealership has been wonderful. . Unlike the sales manager!.

Summary: update to below problem I bought my Sorento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservoir at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 occasions, tail lights on 2 occasions. My vehicle, 5 speed manual transmission, started to have a roaring noise approx. 6 months ago and the u-joints were replaced. It still roars. It quit running on 2-16-12 while I was driving, but restarted. It finally quit again and would not restart on 2-17-12. Check engine light indicate a fuel pressure sensor problem, but mechanic says this should not cause the problem I presently have. It has been in the shop since 2-18-12. The mechanic said it started for him. I insisted he let it run for a while and see what happens. Sure enough, it quit. Kia mechanic told me it may be a crank or cam sensor issue. Other problems--front dome light off and on at will, rear one works, clock on and off at will, vehicle hums loudly when driving for a while. It has been a reliable vehicle for the most part, but when there is an issue, it is hard to detect. Above work was completed at a cost of 1126,00. But now crankshaft bolt broke while driving costing damage to engine heads. Vehicle went back into shop and is still waiting repairs. Kia owes it customers better service and must pay repair cost and take responsibility for the faulty crankshaft bolts they provide to the mechanics .

I bought my sarento in 2004, new. I replaced the coolant reservor at 61000 miles due to overheating, replaced the low beam headlight bulbs on 4 ocasions, tail lights on 2 ocasions. My vehicle, 5 speed manual transmission, started to have a roaring noise approx. 6 months ago and the u-joints were replaced. It still roars. It quit running on 2-16-12 while I was driving, but restarted. It finally quit again and would not restart on 2-17-12. Check engine light indicate a fuel pressure sensor problem, but mechanic says this should not cause the problem I presently have. It has been in the shop since 2-18-12. The mechanic said it started for him. I insisted he let it run for a while and see what happens. Sure enough, it quit. Kia mechanic told me it may be a crank or cam sensor issue. Other problems--front dome light off and on at will, rear one works, clock on and off at will, vehicle hums loudly when driving for a while. It has been a reliable vehicle for the most part, but when there is an issue, it is hard to detect.

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle started shaking violently and making a loud noise without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonic balancer was not properly attached to the crank shaft causing the bolt to brake. As a result, the harmonic balancer and bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

On July 20, 2007 driving home from work in the rain, on the highway my car made a loud noise and I lost steering and did everything I could to not hit cars beside of me and the poor guy behind me from crashing in to me. Called my husband who came and picked up the harmonic balance off the highway, lifted the hood to find a large bolt (now I know crankshaft bolt) broken. Which I have. I searched and found where there were several complaints and that kia was going to recall. I called kia on the 1st of Aug. (car has been sitting in my driveway because it has 68000 miles and I am the second owner), who had my car towed to the rusty wallace kia in louisville, TN. (checked the mail when I came home and there was a recall on crankshaft bolts) imagine that. It is still sitting there at the dealership. They keep telling me the district manager is trying to decide whether or not to fix it. I had spoken to a couple of tech's. And they told me my motor was gone. The bolt broke off inside the motor. Kia is now jerking me around. I have had to put off vacation and my husband and I are sharing a vehicle which is costing me a fortune in gas because we work in opposite directions and I work about 30 miles from my home. Can not get any help. I have researched and found huge complaints about this. Kia has known about this.