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The Kia Sorento is prone to catastrophic engine failure, according to a class action lawsuit filed in New Jersey.
Plaintiffs allege in the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit that Kia Motors knowingly concealed that its 2002-2009 Sorento crossovers were manufactured with a defective engine part called the crank sprocket. This alleged engine defect leads to a catastrophic chain of events that starts with severe heat buildup, the release of debris, and then leads to loss of steering control, engine failure and the potential for a hazardous accident, according to the class action lawsuit.
“Not only did Kia actively conceal the material fact that this particular component is defectively designed (and requires costly repairs to fix), but it also did not reveal that the existence of this defect would diminish the intrinsic resale value of the vehicle,” plaintiffs say in the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit.
The plaintiffs allege Kia has known about the Sorento engine defect for years, as evidenced by numerous online complaints, but has withheld this information from consumers while making numerous statements about the quality and reliability of the Sorento. As a result, Kia’s “scheme of false and misleading advertising and marketing” has caused tens of thousands of consumers to purchase a Sorento over another vehicle without the alleged defect.
When Sorento owners with vehicles still under warranty sought repairs related to the engine defect, Kia only temporarily repaired the damaged parts or replaced them with similarly defective components, the class action lawsuit continues.
Furthermore, the class action lawsuit accuses Kia of profiting from the alleged Sorento engine defect by performing unnecessary replacements, computer reprogramming and software updates despite knowing the true cause of the problem.
The Kia Sorento class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of a nationwide class of consumers that purchased or leased the first generation Sorento. It is seeking damages, injunctive relief – including a recall to repair the alleged defect – and more for alleged breach of warranties, breach of contract, negligence and violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
The Kia Sorento Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit case is Robinson et al v. Kia Motors America Inc. et al., Case No. 13-cv-00006 U.S. district Court for the District of New Jersey.
The plaintiffs are represented by the Law Office of Schmuel Klein PC.
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247 thoughts onKia Sorento Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit
I got 81,000 miles on my 2004 kia sorento.I changed the oil every 3,000 miles since I had it. My engine is shot, the dealer says, and he says its because of (lack of lubracation)??? Gave him all reciepts and still will not fix??Family of 4 with no car ……..Sad
Hi, just wanted to let u know we went through the same crap. we had receipts and gave them to the kia ppl. well long story short it took us a mth and a few days and many callls to the dealerships and when getting no where with them we called consumer affairs. Try that and be very persistent, we were and after 5 wks we have starting work on it. They are going to pay for it. They got on this thing with us that all the reciepts had to be printer on a printer and no handwitten. Good Luck! My husband said if you changed your oil at Kia then they should cover your repairs. So call Consumer Affairs. This is crazy that a big corp. like this can jerk around the same ppl that made kia as successful as they are. The consumers are the ones they should be looking out for. We will never trust them or that the Kia is repaired as it should be.
I have a 2004 Sorento with 50000 miles on it and this just happened to me. What steps do I need to take to sign up for this lawsuit.
I loved my car 2006 Sorento till it killed on me. Motor still under warrenty! yeah! Not so fast–when the oil was changed 6 wks ago, too much oil was added the dealer repair dept said. I said too much oil, and I couldn’t have driven it for 6 wks before it ate itself! Well, you are welcome to come and look at the oil we drained out of your cxar 4 days ago!. We want $5000. I want in on this law suit, please.
Same here. Too much oil. Only 65 thou miles on 2007. Ran fine, then went to start and engine seized .
bought a 2012 kia sorento they told me i would get 31mph
i”m lucky if i get 18 to 20 highway at 55 mph this is fraud to me. that”s why i purchased it was the gas mileage.sign ,me up there is many more people like us out there.i read over 33 comments on the gas mileage they are also looking for help
this was false advertising of kia
We had a 2003 Sorento that overheated, caught on fire (engine), daughter lost steering control and had a wreck, one car accident, no one was hurt, and then finally it would not crank and we got rid of it. How do we get in on this lawsuit.
I own a 2007. At 50,000 miles I had to replace the tensioner arms and all three timing chains. I then was informed that I had no warranty. that repair cost me $2600. wheredoI sign up
Please give me information on how to file a claim against Kia for the Soranto engine problem
Our car engine just blew up. Cause Timing Belt. Should we file a claim?
The same thing just happened to me. I was told my timing chain broke. $4500.00 to fix. Only 96,000 miles and car is toast. Can anyone help?
If you have almost 100k miles on your vehicle without replacing timing belt and it breaks , that’s your fault.
I have a 2006 Kia Sorento . I have spent over $2000 on trying to fix my same issues and car is still not running . Now the Timing Crankshaft Sprocket is back ordered everywhere . How do I get info on lawsuit
I too have a 2006 Kia Sorento with the exact same problems, in addition to other defects Kia has not admitted too. I am in over $2000.00 and counting, not including all the towing fees and availability of parts issue. I have had to replace the Water Pump, Timing Chain, A/C compressor, as well as at least 6 headlight and another 6 or 7 tail light bulbs a year since I bought this lemon. Whats next? Someone tell me how to join this Law Suit a.s.a.p. please !
I am on the second engine from kia and it just blew up. I pulled it apart and the rod bearing were gone. Anyways I am a mechanic but money isnt free. I have spent 2000 on this pile of shit already. I can honestly say that the cause of all these issues is the oil pump. I am going to pull this pile apart and demand that they give me a new one.
My kia truck is not running because of the crankshaft and I could not turn the steering wheel it’s in the shop now.
OK, I have a 2008. Where do I sign up for this class action lawsuit?
we have a 2009 kia sorento, have been told about the timing belt problem but so far nothing has happened, we are 122.000 miles. this is our only means of transportation, i do a lot of doctoring as i am diabetic, and have to travel 5o miles to the doctor. hope nothing happens, because i just cant afford it.
I have a 2008 Kia Sorento I have been having problems with its AVS system is messed up plus my clutch. I have been having some issues with this phone.
I had to put over 2000 dollars in engine work
I have a 2006 kia sorento The first day I brought it home it wouldn:t start had ignition problems.A crank shaft sensor went wrong and many other sensors gone wrong costing us $3,ooo.oo. many tail globes blown. while fixing sensors broke top on radiator which cost me $300.A compressor for airconditioning replaced because of the breakdown.Another fault with engine sensor coming on all the time. No other faults as yet but I am sure there will be many.I will never buy another KIA. Let me know what you think of all this. Regards Mike Polson Eagle Point Victoria Australia.
I had to replace my motor at 119, 000 miles due to a faulty oil pan that KIA refuses to acknowledge. My rear end has been gone. ESC light issues now. I will NEVER purchase another KIA and will be sure that noone else that I know will either
You are alright, we have same issues and my own car is KA sorento 2003 with 17 mls it doesn’t have power anymore