NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Sorento

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

10,128

Active records

Recalls

45

Active records

TSBs

935

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

9

Injuries

364

Crashes

305

Fires

407

Top reported issues — Kia Sorento

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Condition issue

3,346

Operating state

3,185

Reporting mechanism

2,177

Engine behavior

1,847

Performance issue

1,524

Fluid issue

1,415

Noise

1,410

Lighting behavior

994

Thermal issue

976

Safety restraint issue

856

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

720

Driver assistance issue

629

Access/entry issue

624

Steering behavior

602

Vibration/harshness

523

Electrical issue

514

Braking behavior

362

Starting behavior

303

Smell

245

Powering on/off behavior

223

Safety restraint behavior

168

Infotainment behavior

131

Ride/handling behavior

112

Recent change

106

HVAC behavior

81

Electrified system issue

51

Wiper/washer behavior

28

Communication/network issue

8

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, and 3 quarts of oil were added every 1,000 miles. The Check Engine and Low Oil Pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption. The mechanic determined that the valves in the engine or the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and…

2021 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle jerked and unexpectedly accelerated while driving 55 MPH and was dragging. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by the dealer for a transmission failure, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

2014 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Severe paint delamination has occurred on my vehicle, causing the clear coat and base coat (Snow White Pearl color) to come off on the side of the hood, pillars, the doors, and the hood of the car. Not only does the peeling paint create an airborne/debris hazard, it also risks exposing the vehicle to premature rust/corrosion. This issue slowly began not to long after I bought the car in November 2024, and has only gotten much worse. From the information I have gathered online, this is a…

2019 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 20, 2026


The engine failed and is now inoperable. The vehicle has been consuming excessive oil since I purchased it in 2022. I have all oil change records and top offs documented. In May 2026 the engine had a total failure, was making excessive noise, was shuddering and vibrating, blowing lots of smoke from the exhaust and then would not start. The check engine light came on. I towed it to Roseville Kia for diagnosis. Kia refused to honor the lifetime warranty under the class action lawsuit, claiming…

2017 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Following an engine replacement performed at Billion Auto Kia in Rapid City, SD, I began experiencing persistent electrical system failures in my 2017 Kia Sorento. The vehicle alarm would activate randomly without cause, including while I was inside the vehicle with the engine running. Additionally, the door locks would engage spontaneously, trapping me inside the vehicle and preventing me from exiting. The only way to exit was to forcibly pull the door handle, which triggered the alarm. I have…

2025 KIA SORENTO HYBRID

Filed Jun 17, 2026


My 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, with approximately 20,000 miles, has experienced a sudden loss of power and entered a limp-mode condition twice within two days. During both incidents, the vehicle would not accelerate normally and was unable to maintain expected traffic speed, creating a significant safety hazard. No warning lights, warning messages, or check-engine light appeared before or during either event. After the incidents, no OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes were present. Stopping and…

2016 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 16, 2026


MY 2016 KIA SORENTO ROLLS OUT OF PARK; I APPARENTLY HAVE A SORENTO THAT IS OUT OF THE DATE RANGE OF THE 2016 KIA SORENTOS THAT HAD A RECALL. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!

2015 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 15, 2026


Fire

2015 Kia Sorento fire on the 7th I was drive lost brakes and steering and as soon as I stop to get out to check the whole truck went up in flames

2025 KIA SORENTO HYBRID

Filed Jun 15, 2026


Around XXX the car was suddenly unable to accelerate properly. When pushing the accelerator, the engine would rev only after a long lag, would rev significantly higher than normal without shifting, and the acceleration response was dramatically less than usual. It felt as if the engine simply had no power, or at times almost as if something were resisting the engine. It made it nearly impossible to accelerate past roughly 40mph and the response in acceleration from the pedal was very…

2025 KIA SORENTO

Filed Jun 15, 2026


1 injured

I was stopped at a red light. The light turned green, the vehicle in front of me was easily 4 car lengths ahead at this point into the intersection, I then slowly began to accelerate, my car gave me a false collision warning even though there was no car or hazard in front of me, then I brake checked me (initiated my brakes and slammed on them). This could’ve easily caused the car behind me to hit me and fortunately it didn’t. It did however cause me whiplash, very dangerous. I’ve since turned…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.