Kia Sorento 2010
Model Sorento made in 2010 by Kia got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E041000 | CURT MFG. INC. | E (Equipment) | 2398 | 10/17/2011 | MFR | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | 10/06/2011 | 10/06/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 56024, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year 2009 through 2011 hyundai veracruz and kia sorento vehicles. the units are not water-tight and moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the module's internal circuit protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the circuit protection, the module can overheat possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Curt manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 17, 2011. owners may contact curt manufacturing at 1-715 831-8713. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to owners who purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curtmfg and not their vehicle dealer to obtain the replacement wiring harness.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PWS) | |||||
| PS-211 | 05/01/2012 | 10044560 | Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gasket | 07/13/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 40 | 1 | |
| I had an accident while getting off highway the person in front of me suddenly stopped and i rear ended her car. my car was pushed in from front and air bags did not pop out. it concerns me. at what speed should they deployed? *tr | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 40 | ||
| I had an accident while getting off highway the person in front of me suddenly stopped and i rear ended her car. my car was pushed in from front and air bags did not pop out. it concerns me. at what speed should they deploid? | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 10 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure but decided to replaced the alternator as a temporary remedy. the remedy failed to repaired the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would follow up with the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 47,000. pm | |||