# 2011 KIA SORENTO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1895631` · 2023-05-17 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SORENTO
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
Mechanical failure in the wiring harness, caused smoke to come out of vents (melted wires).  No evidence of rodent damage.  Safety was put at risk, immediately dialed 911.  As a result several electrical features do not work.  Air/AC/heater, power windows nor headlights.  Two mechanics & insurance claims representive deemed it "mechanical" failure despite the vehicle being inspected two months prior.  Only symptoms that occurred prior were a fused being tripped; interior lights and radio didn't work when this happened.
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