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2011 KIA SORENTO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 2223503 · 2026-07-08

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Just bought this from a private seller last week and was driving to work. The engine suddenly caught fire and the car essentially exploded and melted.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11748972
Machine
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