Worst 2017 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 | 368 | 2 | 17 | 68,490 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 117 | 1 | — | 43,170 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 101 | 1 | 11 | 28,987 mi | |
| STEERING | 94 | — | — | 34,255 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 88 | — | 4 | 47,933 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 35 | — | 2 | 41,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 32 | 1 | 1 | 57,999 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 | — | 1 | 92,721 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 2 | — | 13,194 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | 1 | — | 18,422 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 17 | 2 | 1 | 46,572 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 5 | — | 120,179 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 | — | 1 | 71,962 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 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 (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 49,734 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 51,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 21,178 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 2 | — | 2 | 117,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 68,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER | 1 | — | 1 | 82,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2017 Kia Sorento
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~660,001 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 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 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.
+ 2 more recalls
Other Kia Sorento Years
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