Kia Sorento recalls & common problems
NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Kia Sorento across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.
Most-reported systems on the Kia Sorento
The component categories Kia owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.
- Engine 883
- Electrical System 244
- Unknown Or Other 218
- Exterior Lighting 124
- Service Brakes 118
- Steering 94
Recalls & complaints by model year
Jump to the generation that matches your Sorento:
| Generation | Recalls | Complaints | Diagnose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 Kia Sorento | 5 | 873 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2015-2019 Kia Sorento | 4 | 779 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2020-2024 Kia Sorento | 6 | 176 | Codes & recalls → |
Recent recalls on the Kia Sorento
The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Sep 2025
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.…
NHTSA campaign 25V649000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Con…
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Aug 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehi…
NHTSA campaign 23V610000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2022
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.…
NHTSA campaign 22V760000 - TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2022
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 d…
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Jul 2022
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail…
NHTSA campaign 22V509000
More on the Kia Sorento
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.