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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYKT4A1XDG••••••2013 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia SORENTO build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
919on the model
193builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 7Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2018
The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was evidence of smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact visually inspected the engine compartment of the vehicle but was unsure as to where the smoke…
Exterior LightingJul 2019
My 2013 kia sorento's headlight and rear brake light continuously goes out. First the driver side headlights go out and then the passenger side follows shortly after leaving me with no light which is a huge safety hazard for my family. The last time I replaced them the driver…
Electrical SystemApr 2018
2013 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were both notified but could not offer a solution
SteeringDec 2015
I bought a 2013 kia sorento last night saturday 12/19/2015 and the paperwork did not get complete until after 10:30pm. The salesman stated that all components had been checked and that all was good. I live a hour away from the dealership and when I was on 290 heading east at…
Service BrakesOct 2015
When I took my 2013 kia sorento to rick case kia (duluth ga) for scheduled maintenance in dec 2014, I was advised that the car needed alignment and brake fluid flushing. I declined both services and had only the scheduled maintenance work done. When I returned to the same dealer…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYKT4A1XDG341856 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.