2009 Kia Sorento: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 4, 2018 · 96,600 miles · NY

2 weeks ago my dashboard lit up with all lights while driving brakes,airbag,tire pressure,engine,swirve control,down hill, tach jumped up and down and also speedometer, loss of power like drag on engine. Made it home and shut it off and restarted 3times all lights went off except tire and airbag. Drove to dealer in morning and when I arrived only light on was airbag. They said there was a wire loose under seat? Got car back end off week.the following weekend saturday it did it again while driving all the lights and gauges but this time I went to put it in reverse and it wouldnt shift in reverse so I drove it in my drive way then put it in park and then I couldnt get out of park while it was running. I shut it off and restarted twice ,then got it in reverse to back in my garage. Sunday engine and tire and airbag light still on went to store and more lights went back on when I came home and pulled in garage put in park door locks started locking and unlocking till I shut car off. My car is one of the cars on engine recall and the dealer says it has the engine issue as it makes the noise that these cars make but when they put it on the computer for headquaters it wont make it. They have put on the computer twice and service has heard it and so have I . Each time before this happens my car seems to start running ruff. I felt that they didnt believe what I said so this time I took pictures of my dash and video recorded it on my phone they know I only have less then 3000 miles left on my 100,000 mile warranty so I feel they are pushing me off till whatever is causing this comes out of my pocket. Exactly 2 weeks from first occurence.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 42,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sorento. While driving approximately 67 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the mileage dropped from 67 MPH to approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle pedal assembly shorted out. The throttle pedal was replaced, but the failure recurred multiple times. The contact referenced a recall on the 2016 model (the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v089000); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 09/29/16*lj

Filed May 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 66,000 miles · FL

Esc off sensor and check engine light comes on when starting vehicle or when in motion/driving. Esc off illuminates followed by complete loss of acceleration. While driving at 30 MPH to 70 MPH light appears and quickly looses lack of throttle acceleration powr. I've had this happen (10 plus times) since I bought this vehicle in 2012 pre-owned from kia dealership in cape coral,fl. Tonight 5/12/15 I was heading on highway and stopped 3 times every 2 to 4 miles (lost power) in the middle of traffic.. Finally,vehicle came back on more for about 10 miles, while on the highway going 65 to 70 mphs vehicle showed ESC off light and lost acceleration then power... No accident just swerved alot..

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Acceleration · 35,486 miles · WI

I suddenly lost power or control to the gas. I coasted the car to my work a few miles away in osseo, wi. I had the car towed to a nearby garage, the loft service center in osseo, wi. They hooked it up to a computer and could find nothing wrong. 10/7/14 the same thing happened. My husband and I were on a trip and lost power, coasted to the side of the road about every 20 to 40 miles for about 300 miles until we got to the kia prestige in eau claire, wi. Throttle body sensor was replaced. 4/20/15 same thing happened. I pulled into a parking lot. Shut off the car. When it was restarted, I was able to drive it to kia prestige in eau claire, wi. Replaced throttle body and air sensor to air filter cost $1298. Parts are only guaranteed for one year. I was told this could happen again for many reasons. I am afraid this is unsafe and I could be rear-ended the next time it happens. I called their customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542 and have a case no. [xxx]. They would not tell me if this is a common problem or how to fix it. I see many similar complaints online. I had a kia rondo before this and it happened with this car as well. I see this as a huge safety issue and just don't want to die or have my grandchildren die because they won't do anything about it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 17, 2013 · Driver assistance · 76,800 miles · IN

I was driving along a state highway when my car suddenly lost power. "ESC off" lite up on the dash as did an anti lock brake light. I was able to coast to a safe place on the side of the road. I shut the car off and tried to restart it twice with no return of the power. The engine would run but did not respond to the accelerator. I shut the car off and called for a tow. When they arrived 45 mins later he started the car and it worked fine except the engine light was on. I was then able to drive the car home. I had a mechanic check the car and was told all he could find was a code that indicated there had been some problem with the ESC and that that problem had shut the gas off to the engine. He reset the system and everything seemed fine for 5 days or about 260 miles. Then it occurred again in a situation of increased traffic. I was again able to safely get off the road and after waiting about 10 mins was able to restart the car and drive home. I am very concerned that if this occurred at a higher speed I would end up in an accident. I have an appointment with the kia dealer next week, but will be driving on the interstate to get my car to them. It appears there have been others with the same problem. Please advise me if you are investigating this problem.