# 2011 KIA SORENTO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1985496` · 2024-04-22 · 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
## Narrative
After my daughter pulled into her school parking lot on Friday morning, 4/19/24 she reported smelling a very bad smelling smoke.  She immediately got out of the car because she then saw flames from under the hood.  The car lit on fire, and was completely totaled.  I have since been made aware of the recall that causes engine fires.
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