What was the cause of the first Kia Sorento engine failure?
First failure 6 months prior to engine seize on freeway, could have died, but coasted to side of road. Didn’t know the cause but after the car sat for some hours and cooled down, it started. Fast forward four months and a knocking sound started, very light, more upon acceleration. Thought it was coming from under the car, not the engine.
What happens when the ECM goes bad on a Kia Sorento?
As mentioned above, the ECM controls the engine timing, and air/fuel ratio. So, when it goes bad, it can knock your Sorento’s air fuel ratio off. This could lead to poor fuel economy, the previously mentioned rough running engine, backfiring, a flashing check engine light, and an engine that has no giddy-up and go.
Is there a recall on the 2012 Kia Sorento?
After a little research, I noticed a Kia Sorento engine failure recall for 2012-2014 due to poor engine manufacturing assembly from leaving debris in engine. After contacting Kia consumer affairs I was told my VIN was not included in this recall. However, they settled on covering half of the $4,000+ repair.
How many miles does a Kia Sorento engine last?
Most drivers would hope their vehicle’s engine would last at least 150,000 miles or more. The lawsuit also alleges that the engine poses a fire risk, as it can set on fire without warning as well. If you’re driving a Kia Sorento between the 2011 and 2019 models, you might want to have its engine examined.
Is there a problem with my 2012 Kia Sorento?
Ask your Kia dealer. CarComplaints.com Notes: As long as catastrophic engine failure at under 60,000 miles is the top owner complaint, it’ll be pretty hard to recommend the 2012 Sorento. No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 Sorento problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code:
As mentioned above, the ECM controls the engine timing, and air/fuel ratio. So, when it goes bad, it can knock your Sorento’s air fuel ratio off. This could lead to poor fuel economy, the previously mentioned rough running engine, backfiring, a flashing check engine light, and an engine that has no giddy-up and go.
Most drivers would hope their vehicle’s engine would last at least 150,000 miles or more. The lawsuit also alleges that the engine poses a fire risk, as it can set on fire without warning as well. If you’re driving a Kia Sorento between the 2011 and 2019 models, you might want to have its engine examined.
When did the Kia Sorento engine catch fire?
After knocking started found closest dealership and was informed by service manager that the engine needed replaced. Vehicle has 68K miles and was purchased new in 2016. Engine caught fire for no apparent reason while at a stoplight.