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Current bid

US$200

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Pre-loss value

US$1,800

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Current bid

US$200

On Approval

Pre-loss value

US$1,800

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Estimated total to buy

Current bidUS$200

Est. auction feesUS$298

Estimated totalUS$498

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Bid up to US$750 to land at 70% of the retail estimate all-in, fees and the listed repair estimate included.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 28% of the retail estimate.

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Lot details

Lot #: 70700736
Sale date: Oct 5, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Storage location: PEKIN, IL
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: None
Odometer: 145892 mi
Trim: LX
Engine: 2.4L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: GRAY
Body style: 4DR SPORT UTILITYAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: IL - PEORIA
Event status: On Approval
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: PEKIN
Postal code: 61554 8611

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Sorento
Model year: 2013
Trim: Base / LX
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 4
Drive train: 4x2
Displacement: 2.4 L
Engine model: DOHC GDI Theta - II
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA GEORGIA, INC
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

5 recall campaigns on record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDec 2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
ENGINEDec 2020
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEMar 2017
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOct 2015
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2013 Kia Sorento SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.