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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYKT4A24BG••••••2011 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2011 Kia SORENTO — 8 complaints per build across 175 builds.
11on this build
1353on the model
175builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Exterior Lighting 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJun 2021
Engine has a loud knocking noise also had flames coming from under the hood. No check engine light came on. I was so terrified for my life. Kia has a recall on 2012 - 2019 engine and not 2011 Kia Sorento engines and it’s causing the same issue.. This is not Safe for anyone.. So…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJul 2011
While driving down the expressway, without warning, there was a catastrophic engine failure causing one or two of the connecting rods to blow through the oil pan and start a fire from the front of the vehicle to the back underneath the carriage. The flames came up the sides and…
Exterior LightingAug 2020
Passenger head light keep burning out as soon as I replace it it smells like wires are burning and when I drive any bumps will make the head lights flicker
Electrical SystemJul 2020
I've replaced the driver side low beam headlight 4 times in 2 months and the driver side front turn signal twice during the same span. There seems to be a short as the headlight will work until I use the turn signal while the headlights are on. The headlight burns out and then…
StructureJun 2018
My driver-side door will not open from the outside when unlocked
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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 5XYKT4A24BG182046 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.