The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, prompting her to contact AAA for roadside assistance. Later, the AAA technician made the contact aware that the gear shifter had failed to engage. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V612000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
| VIN Pattern | 5XYPGDA3*GG****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | KIA GEORGIA, INC |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sorento |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | L / LX |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | DOHC GDI Theta II |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.4 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2400 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 146.457 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Kia Motor Manufacturing, Georgia |
| Plant State | GEORGIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |