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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
Hello I bought a 2005 kia sorento ex.. awesome car until the crank gear broke.. please help.
I have a 2006 kia sorento 3.5 v6 it was bought on a salvage title but passed all inspections and declared with all green light by dmv. My car ran with no issues for a few months then it just over heated loss of steering and stopped working . Can I still claim in this lawsuit?
Please add me to your list. I bought a 2015 Kia Sorento from Fette Kia in Clifton, NJ (10/2019). The car has a few initial problems that the dealership fixed. Now 3 oils changes later and after a year, the SUV suffered engine failure. The dealership’s service Rep. Brian Bakelaar tells me that I may have to pay a minimun of $5,000.00 to replace the engine. They have not provided me with a loaner car. They also want to see proof of oil changes (they want to see itemized receipts).
Please add me I just bought a 2004 kia sorento a couple of weeks ago and already had to put $800 into it not counting what I paided for it and I still havn’t been able to get check engine light off so can smog it.
I have a kia sorento 2013 and have had nothing but issues ever since we purchase it. Please had me to your law suit. tks ronnie walls
please add me to your lawsuit. I own a 2013 kia sorento and engine is making a knocking sound. I only have 72,000 mile nothing but issues.
I have a 2004 Kia Sorenta and I am having the same issues. How can I get more information regarding this lawsuit? I’ve had some issues regarding this already repaired and they are telling me that I can potentially have more issues.
Add me to the lawsuit. I have a 2005 Kia Sorento V-6 manual 5spd transmission.
Please add me to the law suit. My 2014 kia sorrento engine started to make a knocking sound. Dealer checked out and said that the connecting rod has failed and it is a common failure for these GDI engines. They wanted $8000.00 to replace the engine. They also said that the 4 cylinder sorrento was recalled for the same problem but not the 6 cylinder. After doing some research to find out that the manufacture knew about this problem but refused to address the issue. May be they are waiting for some people to lose their lives before address the issue.
I have a 2014 kia sorento I drove it to exactly 122,000 miles about 116 oil just started disappearing and we would add and get the oil changed have all the receipts and such still just disappeared. Now the car today is stuck at the local walmart I pulled into the parking lot and it died not hot or anything just died and now it wont start. When I tried to restart it it made a bang noise and now just the lights come on in the dash no,you can here the starter click.. someone please see e help. Trying to get a hold.of my dealer to no avail bought the vehicle in febuary less than 6 months I have owned the car and here iam we replaced the battery starter and altenator.. still no luck
I have a 2014 kia sorento I drove it to exactly 122,000 miles about 116 oil just started disappearing and we would add and get the oil changed have all the receipts and such still just disappeared. Now the car today is stuck at the local walmart I pulled into the parking lot and it died not hot or anything just died and now it wont start. When I tried to restart it it made a bang noise and now just the lights come on in the dash no,you can here the starter click.. someone please see e help. Trying to get a hold.of my dealer to no avail bought the vehicle in febuary less than 6 months I have owned the car and here iam