Kia Sorrento 3.3L GDI V6 Owners ?

[CKN]

The Hyundai 3.3 GDI has a known History of failure as well, they just aren’t catching on fire like the Theta II, hence no safety lawsuits. These engines have been on back order for awhile unfortunately.

We disagree as to the reliability. I actually own one. Do you?

 

[bgunby44]

The 3.3 is a good motor. Unfortunately-you have had some bad luck and it's not anecdotal of the 3.3 in general. There are added costs of companies that do business in Canada. Some things you get heavy subsidized has to be paid for somehow. And yes-my 2017 Santa Fe has a 10year/100,000 mile warranty. It should be noted that Hyundai replaced the 2.4 motor in my Son's Sonata and it was well out of warranty and even provided him with a rental at no costs to him for a week while the motor was on order.

This experience was so positive for him-he just recently bought an off-lease Santa Fe. It seems Canadians have a tendency to pay more-but can't just make the connection as to why things are the way they are in your country-when it's quite obvious.

I don’t think it’s “quite obvious” as to why the things are the way they are in Canada, but there are probably a whole lot of factors that go into making things the way the are including the current (excuse for) Federal leadership in place in our country. I just don’t understand why vehicles that roll off the same assembly line (in West Point, Georgia) are subject to different warranties. There is a lot to be said about that.

As for your own experiences with this engine, that is great that your son was able to get help with the motor. maybe customer service is a little more existent at Hyundai, as my own personal experiences with Kia were less then stellar.

 

[walterjay]

Our family has a 3.3 with nearly 200K on it. Flawless engine.

 

[Blinker]

We disagree as to the reliability. I actually own one. Do you?

No, but I know several people with the 3.3. I own a Theta II GDI, it is my opinion that Hyundai doesn’t have any bulletproof engines sadly.