Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.
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.
All class action and lawsuit news updates are listed in the Lawsuit News section of Top Class Actions
Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru vehicle data collection class action lawsuit investigation
May 17, 2024 | Legal News
247 thoughts onKia Sorento Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit
We own a 2005 Kia Sorento with 153,000 miles on it and has been a wonderful vehicle up until the last year. Earlier this year the crank sensor and cam sensor went out shortly after a new timing belt was installed.
Then just last month my wife and daughter were on the way to school and lost power steering on an S-curve…my wife miraculously guided the vehicle onto a side road without wrecking…but both were very shaken.
Our mechanic said a defective pulley bolt broke and we were very fortunate that they weren’t injured or worse.
The motor runs very rough now.
Please keep us updated on the current situation.
Took 2005 Kia Sorento in to Kia Dealership in Leesburg Florida to change Timing belts due regular maintenance. Went to drive around block for test drive and engine died I made it right back into the dealership that changed the timing belts. The mechanic came out saw the engine light on tried to start it back up and it would not start. got a tool to check the engine light and the tool could not read the Engine. The service person rented me a car and said it is probably the sensor needing to be changed and does not know if or what it will cost me. This is where I am with this current situation on my 2005 Kia Sorento. will keep you informed as it unfolds. Anyone with any IDEAS ? Thanks
I have a 2005 Kia Sorento. I had no idea about this engine problem. I was just looking to see about recalls on the 05 Sorento.
How do I take part in this class action? Who do I contact? Website?
My 2006 Kia Sorrento has engine damage due to a crankshaft failure. They refuse to cover the repair. Can you please advise me what the status of this class action lawsuit is? I would like to be involved. Thank you.
PULLEY BOLT BROKE THEY SAY ITS EXTERNAL BUT WANT TO PUT IN A NEW ENGINE BLOCK AND IT SEEMS THATS EVERYTHING INTERNAL CAR IS A 2005 SORRENTO WITH 37000 MILES AND STILL LOOKS BEAUTIFUL
Bleichman & Klein are the attorneys referenced in the above article (Law Office of Schmuel Klein PC) and that’s how I found them. I am a private citizen, not an attorney or an employee of an attorney. I contacted Bleichman & Klein myself after I read this article on topclassactions.com because of breakdowns on my 2004 Sorento.
FYI – you can not be included in the class action by just saying on here that you want to be. You must contact them yourself.
I have a 2007 Kia Sorento LX. It’s making a clicking noise. The Kia repair center told me it is the timing chain and tensioner, and the repair will be over $2500.00, and that it is not covered by my warranty company . It is a known failure by Kia, but they will not assist with the repair. Please include me in the class action suit.
Please contact this law firm if you have had this happen to your Sorento. There is no cost to you and hopefully in the end we will all get something and Kia will be held accountable.
Attorneys handling this suit:
Bleichman & Klein
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
268 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
888-434-0004
845-425-2510
113 Cedarhill Ave. Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-529-3411
EDITOR’S NOTE – THIS INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED BY TOP CLASS ACTIONS! THE ATTORNEYS HAVE NOT CONTACTED TOP CLASS ACTIONS AND WE HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH THIS FIRM! WE CANNOT CONFIRM THE CREDIBILITY, RELIABILITY OR SKILL OF THIS LAW FIRM!
Bleichman & Klein are the attorneys referenced in the above article (Law Office of Schmuel Klein PC) and that’s how I found them. I am a private citizen, not an attorney or an employee of an attorney. I contacted Bleichman & Klein myself after I read this article on topclassactions.com because of breakdowns on my 2004 Sorento.
FYI – you can not be included in the class action by just saying on here that you want to be. You must contact them yourself.
Those attornies listed “bleichman and klein” just answer the phone and say “offices”?! I wanted to verify if it was the right company and he said “who are you”? No thanks–not dealing with them, rude and unproffessional a**holes. I just made the official complaint on the government website. Likely, nothing will come of it.
Tengo una kia sorrento 2013 de 7 pasajeros, ya rompio el empaque de culata o motor, dicen que se demora mas de un mes en venir de korea, como un vehiculo con 70 mil kilometros le suceda esto.
Donde firmo
This same thing happen to us last week after we brought our kia 3 months ago. After yelling and screaming at the sales person (who sold us the car), his GM decided to split the cost of repair ($500.00). Calling the law firm tomorrow!!!