Worst 2017 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 369 | 2 | 17 | 68,490 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 117 | 1 | — | 43,170 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 94 | — | — | 34,255 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 88 | — | 4 | 47,933 mi | |
| Fuel System | 36 | — | 2 | 41,400 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 32 | 1 | 1 | 57,999 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | — | 1 | 92,721 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 2 | — | 13,194 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 1 | — | 18,422 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 2 | 1 | 46,572 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 5 | — | 120,179 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | 1 | 71,962 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 767 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 76,520 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 5 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication: Oil Cooler | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Kia Sorento
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~152,814 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 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.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
Kia 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. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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2017 Kia Sorento — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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