All the oil leaked out and the engine froze. I was stuck on a major highway. There was a recall for this. I went to the dealer and they offered free oil change this was when recall notice came out but they never fixed the problem

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

Driving on interstate the car suddenly lost power and slowed down then stopped. I was able to move over and get off on the exit and roll down hill off the road. This was very dangerous. The vehicle would not start, had to be towed 80 miles home. Motor seems to be seized. Have had no problems with it until now, no warning at all.

- Madisonville, TN, USA

Engine light came on code was show cam shaft sensor needed to be changed after changing the sensor engine light was reset. Same day code popped back on showing same code. After talking to multiple repair shops I am being told to replace the computer and or timing.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

While driving on I 81 in shenandoah county va my Kia started losing power, lowing the speed I could do and the rpms right in front of a semi truck. It has happened since then and actually before then but was never as scary. The dealership has not been able to duplicate the issue or find any codes in the computer.

- Edinburg, VA, USA

On 05-02-20 while getting on the freeway. My Kia, Sorento(2013) stalled and had to pull into the emergency lane. Shut vehicle off waited for a minute, restarted and no warning lights on. Drove 1/4 mile, engine started knocking/pinging. Had to be towed repair shop. Metal found in oil, rod knocking. 116072 miles on unit. Have all regular maintenance records. Engine repaired @$ $5,636 I just couldn't put a tarp over it. Dealer stated no recall on 2.4L mfi past limited warranty.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

We were driving back from a post op surgery appointment when the check engine light started flashing. It has never gone off before. We stopped at the nearest auto shop and the connecting rod bearing is bad in the engine and a while new engine is needed. This is a known recall for this car, make, model, and year. Somehow it does not include my VIN number in the recall, but we are having the same exact problem. I have invoices stating this from the auto shop I can email.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Engine starting knocking/ticking. Car then stalled on the highway. Was able to restart & drive to exit. Car was towed to dealer where per test, engine locked up. Dealer informed needed new engine. Not covered by recall as not gdi engine but Kia would not answer why only gdi engine even though same block(2.4).

- Marion, IA, USA

When driving on the freeway my vehicle started making a clicking noise and seized up myself and my two children where on the freeway driving about 55mph when this happened, thankfully I was close by a offramp to pull off of the freeway to the side of the road. There was no prior warning no lights that came on, I had the car towed home and the battery replaced but when car was turned on it made a loud knocking noise, vehicle was towed to the mechanic who can not get a reading or diagnostic reading from the car to see what or why it seized up, thank god we were able to exit the freeway without getting hit this was a terrifying experience and I cannot believe it did this, I've kept up the maintenance and my car was in great shape, I contacted Kia for recalls I find it ironic that numerous customs with a 2013 Kia Sorento and the same issues yet we are not ousted for the recall under our VIN. This could of resulted in a detrimental loss and now I am being told the engine was not supposed to do that and that this should of been part of the recall, I will continue to reach out and try to get help now that I'm being told it is safest to replace the engine, at this point I am extremely uncomfortable even operating a Kia vehicle given all the research I've done and how many issues they have and continue to have with the engine, this will be my biggest regret purchasing this vehicle especially because Kia is very aware of the issues yet it doesn't seem like they care, as many reports as I have seen with this identical issue all 2013 Sorentos should of been replaced due to the accidents that the engine can cause, a car should never shut off on you when your driving.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

I was driving down I70 West in Missouri I got to mile marker 83.8 and I hear tink think and as I'm pulling over I see my control steering light flashing and all sudden boom and then nothing. Won't start, won't turn over. Nothing. I was driving my 2013 Kia Sorento down the highway at about 72 miles an hour.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

Rear main seal started leaking profusely at 40K miles. Vehicle has been towing trailer that's 2000lbs but has tow capacity of 3500lbs. Concerned that the tow capacity is overstated as the rear main seal shouldn't be a problem in a newer vehicle. Looking at a $1200 fix for a problem that shouldn't have happened.

- Denver, CO, USA

While driving engine oil lamp lights and since I was less than 2000 yards from home, I costed into driveway. Engine off, I lifted hood and checked oil and it showed nothing. Looking behind car, I notice oil all over back of car rear and some on road and driveway. Filled oil and restarted only to see oil being pumped seemingly out of rear main and front of trans. Took to nearest dealer who fixed problem under 50K warretee. It was oil sending switch located under intake manifold. Seal between metal body of switch and electric connection of same blow out. Seems like epoxy did not hold. Less than 17 K miles later, same thing happens on highway exit ramp had towed 85 miles back to local area since Kia couldn't find mechanic to work on it during hunting season. 1500 dollars later after showing mechanic links to the oil leak fix... they fix again the same oil sending switch. Some people have had it replaced 3 to 4 times. Canada has this part as a recall. Why not the usa yes I paid for it as warrantee expired due to 5 years.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump started however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to Kia of West nyack (250 N. rte 303, West nyack, NY 10994) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- Spring Valley, NY, USA

2013 Kia Sorento engine making noise like sewing machine. Brought to Kia dealer. After 3 hours was told nothing wrong with engine. Try high test gas. Brought car home and the engine blew. We told dealer about the recall again there is nothing wrong with your vehicle. It has a good strong engine. I have contacted the dealership and Kia manufacturer. Waiting for callbacks. This happened today 6/5/20.

- Valatie, NY, USA

I purchased the vehicle in 2017 with 60,000 miles. The truck just hit 100,000 miles not to long ago. While leaving the bank, I accelerated, and while doing so the truck just shut off on me, no warning lights and it did not overheat. I managed to get to the side of the road (thank god because it was a busy road and I had my two kids with me) and tried to start the car again and nothing. I had the car towed to the dealership that I bought it from where they stated the engine was locked. I still owed money on the car, so I had to get a brand new car with my negative equity and am now stuck with extremely high payment. After the incident I researched about the Kia Sorento S and see that many people have this same problem. I had routine oil changes, but because they weren't at the dealership they stated there was nothing they could do. Something has to be done about this. Me and my children could have been involved in a very serious accident by the truck just shutting down. I would like to open a small claims case, as I was put in a bad predicament.

- Davie, FL, USA

I was driving to houston on 288 highway at a speed around 60..65mph and the engine just die I pull over try to start SUV back on and the engine light come on flashing so I tow the vehicle to my house Y put a $20 dollars code scanner on it and a P1326 code come up ( knocking sensor) so I check on line to see some options and I read that they have some recall..

- Freeport, TX, USA

While driving on the highway a clicking loud clicking began. Several dash lights flashed. The vehicle was pulled on to the shoulder and turned off. The car refused to start. Several attempts to jump the battery were made. The car was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure, specifically the engine rapidly consuming the oil.

- Tuckahoe, NY, USA

My 2013 Kia Sorento is using an excessive amount of oil in between oil changes. I haven't found any oil leaks. Upon starting the Kia there is a lot of white smoke coming from the tail pipe. Also has a rough idle. Currently in an independent mechanic shop and they aren't finding an oil leak either. Has been doing this for the 3 years I've owned it. Purchased from a car dealer. Have had regular oil changes.

- Richland, MO, USA

I was driving my car and all of a sudden it started to reduce in speed, I saw the engine light come on, then as I tried to push the accelerator the cars RPM would no go past 2, so I drove to a auto zone and rhey checked the error, that said they did not know what it was, so as I was driving home the car started making a noise as id there qas metal on metal, I stopped my car and had to call a tow truck to bring home, after doing some research I found out the code was for some bearings.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

Was driving around 70 mph on the highway and the engine locked up, thankfully was able to pull over on the side of the road. Smoke came from the hood. Had aaa tow my car to local mechanic zeilkes, was advised engine was blown. Bearing went bad. Clearly all the signs from recalled motors, but mine was not on list. Kept regular oil changes but was told out of luck. Still paying on my SUV to date (2020). And not fixed. With 4 kids. Had to purchase a cheap little vehicle to get around, which we hope will last till I'm paid off. Just thankful my kids were not in the car and it wasn't busy! but come on Kia you clearly have an issue!

- Benton Harbor, MI, USA

I was on a highway getting ready to exit and the my motor just quit. No signs of anything wrong. No warning lights at all. Oil is always changed and I do not travel a lot.

- Middleburg, FL, USA