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Kia Sorento recalls and problems

40 recalls and 10,248 owner complaints for 24 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
40
Complaints
10,248
Crashes reported
309
Fires reported
418

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Kia Sorento by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Sorento272010
2025 Sorento3777070
2024 Sorento2444140
2023 Sorento31283230
2022 Sorento61964140
2021 Sorento42575120
2020 Sorento11401112211
2019 Sorento24371019160
2018 Sorento32551211111
2017 Sorento48121332170
2016 Sorento81,2632950190
2015 Sorento37552114250
2014 Sorento69892347241
2013 Sorento59852345330
2012 Sorento58802177360
2011 Sorento71,5204263500
2010 Sorento132010
2009 Sorento2552130
2008 Sorento3217159173
2007 Sorento4154105100
2006 Sorento1242128140
2005 Sorento0307175201
2004 Sorento02201112161
2003 Sorento1305103121

Most reported Kia Sorento problems

Problem areaReports
Engine3,862
Electrical System1,405
Unknown or Other1,295
Power Train1,198
Structure931
Exterior Lighting843
Air Bags703
Steering483
Vehicle Speed Control389
Fuel/Propulsion System389

All Kia Sorento recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-046Jan 26, 20262025–2026Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
25V-745Oct 30, 20252026TiresKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles.
25V-649Sep 25, 20252021–2023Visibility, Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
25V-548Aug 25, 20252025Engine and Engine CoolingKia America, Inc.
25V-006Jan 13, 20252024–2025Electrical System, Exterior LightingKia America, Inc.
24V-287Apr 23, 20242024Electrical SystemKia America, Inc.
23V-877Dec 21, 20232011EngineKia America, Inc.
23V-652Sep 25, 20232011–2014Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
23V-639Sep 15, 20232019Back Over PreventionKia America, Inc.
23V-610Aug 31, 20232022–2023Back Over PreventionKia America, Inc.
23V-579Aug 15, 20232023EquipmentKia America, Inc.
22V-760Oct 11, 20222021–2022Power TrainKia Motors, Inc.
22V-703Sep 19, 20222016–2022Park outsideTrailer HitchesKia America, Inc.
22V-612Aug 10, 20222016Power TrainKia America, Inc.
22V-509Jul 19, 20222022TiresKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles.
22V-202Mar 29, 20222022Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles.
21V-519Jul 8, 20212021Fuel System, GasolineKia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines.
21V-331May 10, 20212014–2015Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519.
20V-750Dec 2, 20202012–2013EngineKia 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.
20V-519Aug 27, 20202014–2015Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles.
20V-088Feb 14, 20202007–2009Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles.
18V-907Dec 19, 20182012–2017Engine, Fuel System, GasolineKia 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…
18V-656Sep 21, 20182018SteeringKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles.
17V-784Dec 8, 20172018Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles.
17V-586Sep 21, 20172017Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines.
17V-224Mar 31, 20172012–2014Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.
16V-862Nov 30, 20162016–2017Trailer Hitches, Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016.
16V-770Oct 24, 20162016SeatsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016.
16V-480Jun 29, 20162016SuspensionKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles.
15V-626Oct 6, 20152011–2013Power TrainKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013.
15V-446Jul 14, 20152016Seat BeltsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014.
15V-089Feb 13, 20152016Vehicle Speed ControlKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015.
13V-356Aug 13, 20132014Power TrainKia Motors Corp.
13V-114Apr 1, 20132007–2011Exterior LightingKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…
11V-473Sep 7, 20112007–2008Air BagsKia is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 sorento passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2006 through november 27, 2007.
11V-258Apr 25, 20112011Power TrainKia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4l engines manufactured from the start of production through may 22, 2010.
10V-599Nov 24, 20102011Service Brakes, HydraulicKia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 14, 2010, through october 4, 2010.
10V-388Aug 31, 20102011Electrical SystemKia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010.
09V-130Apr 17, 20092006–2007Exterior LightingHuyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles.
05V-353Aug 4, 20052003Fuel System, GasolineCertain sport utility vehicles may experience a fuel leak from fuel tubes near the fuel tank due to an interference fit with the vehicle floor panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Sorento?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Kia Sorento has the most reports (1,520). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 40 safety recalls covering Kia Sorento model years 2003, 2006–2026.

What are the most common Kia Sorento problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.