Worst 2016 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 670 | 4 | 30 | 89,828 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 159 | 2 | 9 | 57,205 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 113 | 5 | 4 | 67,560 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 102 | 2 | 4 | 45,071 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 100 | 2 | 7 | 52,330 mi | |
| STEERING | 78 | 2 | — | 43,173 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 61 | 1 | — | 45,760 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 56 | 5 | 2 | 59,785 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 49 | — | 8 | 59,423 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 1 | 1 | 59,891 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 | — | 1 | 99,331 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | — | — | 33,866 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 9 | — | 47,641 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | — | 1 | 45,417 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 4 | — | 28,282 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 10 | — | — | 41,017 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 36,564 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11,255 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 35,220 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 32,207 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 73,625 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 3 | — | — | 126,512 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 2 | — | — | 77,007 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 105,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Kia Sorento
17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~740,326 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
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.
+ 7 more recalls
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