Worst 2019 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Body Structure
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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 Problems | 138 | 2 | 10 | 56,222 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 66 | 3 | 7 | 39,313 mi | |
| Body Structure | 53 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 47 | — | 1 | 17,682 mi | |
| Fuel System | 22 | 1 | 3 | 75,002 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | — | — | 8,544 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 15 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 22,952 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | — | 107,214 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 12 | 3 | — | 17,658 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 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 Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 5,954 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Kia Sorento
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~154,554 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 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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2019 Kia Sorento — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sorento reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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