Worst 2019 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 138 | 2 | 10 | 56,222 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 103 | 1 | 5 | 9,114 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 66 | 3 | 7 | 39,313 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 53 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 47 | — | 1 | 17,682 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 22 | 1 | 3 | 75,002 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 | — | — | 8,544 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 1 | — | 22,952 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 107,214 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 3 | — | 17,658 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 7,380 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 7 | — | 1 | 80,610 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 6 | — | — | 10,710 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 1 | — | 5,954 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 39,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | 56,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2019 Kia Sorento
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~747,210 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
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