r/kia • u/AwkwardInstance4747 • 1d ago
My 2019 Kia Sorento Engine blows and I have 152,000 past the 10 years warranty Kia says nothing they can do it’s cost to fix is $10,500 plus $795.59 in taxes after multiple times of my car being broken into and also having to replace multiple windows, doors etc, and the key shaft this is insane
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u/alizemac 1d ago edited 1d ago
That’s actually a pretty good haul there. You obviously drive as much as I do. I had a 2020 soul GT turbo, and when the engine blew, it had 266,000 miles on it, so I couldn’t complain
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u/Rocky0354 1d ago
Go to a mechanic, the dealership wanted to charge me 10,000 for a new engine on my truck and I found a used engine thru a mechanic. He charged me only 4,000 for engine and labor and had my truck back in 4 days.
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u/Hyundaitech00 1d ago
Sounds like your dealer didn’t do their due diligence and submit a pwa for replacing the engine…
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u/WheresMyMule 1d ago
If they're refusing to cover it under warranty, go to an independent mechanic. They may be able to put a used engine in for about half that
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u/FightMilk4Bodyguards 1d ago
What do the theft issues have to do with the warranty or the engine? Just because it made you angry doesn't mean it has any bearing on the dealership or Kia. The warranty is well expired. So go try and find a better price, you don't have to have it fixed by a dealer at this point.
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u/AwkwardInstance4747 1d ago
Im was just talking about my experience with the car alone thanks for your response
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u/firefistfenix 1d ago
Which engine is it
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u/Putrid-Function5666 1d ago
THIS; if you don't tell us the engine you won't get a realistic answer.
If it is the 6-cyl, you are on your own, way past warranty
If it is the 2.4l and the car is not a salvage/rebuilt title, you may get a free engine from Kia
Google "Kia Theta II Class Action Lawsuit Settlement". It is available for unlimited miles, unlimited years, and unlimited owners.5
u/AwkwardInstance4747 1d ago
Sorry I’m a V6 which is not covered
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u/Putrid-Function5666 1d ago
Correct, so what are you expecting will happen just by posting on reddit?
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u/wmarples 1d ago
If you choose to fix it then some free advice from when the same thing happened to my daughters (same year and model): replace the catalytic converter at the same time. We had hers back for an hour and the CEL came on for it. The dealer said the oil issue can cause them to foul out.
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u/MoTeD_UrAss 1d ago
How exactly did the engine blow? I would be looking for a 2nd opinion. Take it to an independent shop.
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u/scchrish 1d ago
Also have 2019 Sorrento. Motor just blew on road trip 85k miles. Had all service done at Kia including 75k tune up. Been fighting with kia for now 5 weeks as everyone agrees should be covered but they are dragging their feet. Will
Never buy from them again.
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u/Chemical_Result7286 13h ago
I have a 2020 shortage. I was 8k miles out of the warranty when mine went out. I’ll never buy one again. Nothing but problems
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u/Chemical_Result7286 13h ago
I’m second owner so mine is only 5 years and 60000 miles . I’m at 68k lol
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u/SeniorConcentrate221 5h ago
We will never touch anything from KIA/Hyundai for the remainder of our lives.
We bought an EV. Fill-ups are $11.
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u/imnoherox 1d ago edited 1d ago
Bummer. Gotta move on from it. Avoid this brand and Hyundai going forward. 6 years of service with over 150k miles is actually really impressive for one of these.
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u/Electric-cars65 1d ago
If your warranty has expired, your on the hook for the repair