Trini replied on 22/05/2017 11:52
Posted on 22/05/2017 11:52
Just a heads up to any one thinking of buying or owning a Sorento.
I went out to check the air pressure before heading away next week only to find the spare missing with the carrier cable 'cut'.
Having looked on the Kia owners forum it seems this has been happening since 2014 without Kia taking steps to rectify the design fault exploited by the thieves.
I priced up replacement parts : Wheel £250. New carrier £160 & new tyre £110 all plus Vat.
I found the parts (used) on line for £300, altho not new at least serviceable.
Hyundai sell a locking kit that fits the carrier and makes the wheel safe. (£150).
I do wish the dealer had mentioned the vulnerability of the spare when I would have gladly spent the extra to keep it safe (r).
Trini
Caravanner from West Yorkshire