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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYKTCA69FG604248 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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5XYKTCA69FG•••••• 2015 Kia SORENTO

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111builds in total
Most reported Engine 6 Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Mar 2025
The problem started when our car died while driving it. After a few different replacements, Kia decided to replace the entire engine under a recall. After driving the car for a short period of time, the check engine light came on. I went to check the oil and it smelled…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2021
Snow white pearl paint is peeling off
Service Brakes May 2021
The braking system malfunctioned. I had to press down extremely hard to get the vehicle to stop.0507
Electrical System Apr 2017
The contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. After the vehicle was parked, the key failed to remove from the ignition switch. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Engine May 2020
Noticed knocking in engine at start, and when pressed gas pedal. Stopped driving it immediately. Per mechanic, new engine needed
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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 5XYKTCA69FG604248 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.