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Kia Sorento: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows100
model years2011–2025 (15)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
kia.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2025kia-sorento-2025-transmission-hesitationTransmission hesitation and power loss on accelerationPOWER TRAIN172025-05 → 2026-07672026-07-20
2025kia-sorento-2025-speed-limp-modeVehicle speed limited to reduced-speed limp modeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32024-11 → 2025-10672026-07-20
2025kia-sorento-2025-unintended-movementUnintended vehicle movement without accelerator inputUNKNOWN OR OTHER42025-08 → 2026-05672026-07-20
2025kia-sorento-2025-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER72025-11 → 2026-06672026-07-20
2025kia-sorento-2025-battery-drain12-volt battery drain and no-start conditionELECTRICAL SYSTEM52025-12 → 2026-05672026-07-20
2025kia-sorento-2025-false-fca-warningsFalse forward collision and driver attention warningsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32025-05 → 2026-06672026-07-20
2024sorento-2024-sunroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shatteringSTRUCTURE52025-02 → 2026-03362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-radiator-punctureRadiator puncture from road debrisENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22024-06 → 2026-04362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-transmission-failureTransmission failure and shift hesitationPOWER TRAIN32025-07 → 2026-04362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-window-switch-failurePower window and door lock switch failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM22025-05 → 2025-10362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-horn-failureHorn failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-07 → 2026-06362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-collision-avoidance-malfunctionForward collision avoidance system malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32025-06 → 2026-01362026-07-16
2024sorento-2024-electrical-power-lossLoss of electrical power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES32024-03 → 2025-11362026-07-16
2023sorento-2023-adas-warning-cascadeADAS warning light cascade and sensor malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM142022-11 → 2026-081142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-power-loss-limp-modeEngine and powertrain sudden power loss while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL182023-01 → 2026-081142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-transmission-shudder-failureTransmission shudder, slipping, and failurePOWER TRAIN122023-03 → 2026-071142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-sunroof-spontaneous-shatteringPanoramic sunroof spontaneous glass shatteringVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY112023-06 → 2026-031142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-hvac-blower-fire-riskHVAC blower motor wiring harness burnout and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER72024-08 → 2026-011142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-brake-rotor-pulsationBrake rotor pulsation and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR62023-07 → 2026-051142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-rearview-camera-mount-failureRearview camera mounting bracket failureBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER52023-09 → 2026-051142026-08-20
2023sorento-2023-radiator-debris-damageRadiator damage from road debris through front grilleUNKNOWN OR OTHER42025-06 → 2026-051142026-08-20
2022kia-sorento-2022-transmission-power-lossTransmission failure and loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN622022-02 → 2026-081852026-08-20
2022kia-sorento-2022-windshield-crackingWindshield cracking without impactVISIBILITY72022-01 → 2023-011852026-08-20
2022kia-sorento-2022-trailer-hitch-recall-partsTrailer hitch recall parts unavailabilityTRAILER HITCHES52022-12 → 2023-041852026-08-20
2022kia-sorento-2022-brake-rotor-warpingBrake rotor warping and vibrationSERVICE BRAKES42022-05 → 2023-081852026-08-20
2022kia-sorento-2022-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER92023-04 → 2026-031852026-08-20
2021sorento-2021-hybrid-inverter-coolant-warningHybrid "Refill Inverter Coolant" warning messageELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE142022-04 → 2024-12212026-06-15
2021sorento-2021-hybrid-power-loss-stallHybrid system power loss / vehicle stallELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE22022-02 → 2025-01212026-06-15
2020sorento-2020-cold-shift-transmissionTransmission erratic shifting when coldPOWER TRAIN72020-02 → 2020-111322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-sunroof-window-shatterSunroof and window shattering while drivingVISIBILITY52021-03 → 2025-051322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-headlight-failureHeadlight failure while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING32025-01 → 2025-101322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-oil-consumption-engine-failureExcessive oil consumption and engine failureENGINE532023-06 → 2026-081322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-engine-fire-after-failureEngine fire following internal failureENGINE, FIRERELATED72022-09 → 2026-011322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-trailer-hitch-recall-fireTrailer hitch harness recall fire and parts delayTRAILER HITCHES122022-10 → 2026-021322026-08-26
2020sorento-2020-brake-failure-to-stopService brake failure to stopSERVICE BRAKES42021-02 → 2023-091322026-08-26
2019sorento-2019-engine-failure-power-lossEngine failure with loss of motive powerENGINE242024-08 → 2026-064192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-oil-pressure-switch-leaksOil pressure switch failure and engine oil leaksENGINE222024-07 → 2026-034192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-paint-delaminationExterior paint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE292024-07 → 2026-084192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-infotainment-restartInfotainment screen freezing and restartingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER202024-07 → 2024-074192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-rearview-camera-moistureRearview camera moisture intrusion and image lossBACK OVER PREVENTION62024-07 → 2026-074192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-fuel-odor-leakFuel odor from fuel line and pump leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62024-10 → 2026-054192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE452024-07 → 2026-064192026-08-15
2019sorento-2019-fca-lka-warning-lightsForward collision and lane keeping warning lightsLANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE82024-10 → 2026-064192026-08-15
2018kia-sorento-2018-headlight-auto-mode-failureHeadlight shutoff in automatic modeEXTERIOR LIGHTING312021-01 → 2025-08 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-steering-column-failureSteering column and coupling failureSTEERING142022-02 → 2026-02 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-trailer-hitch-recall-partsTrailer hitch recall part unavailabilityTRAILER HITCHES72023-01 → 2024-05 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-paint-delaminationPaint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE62022-12 → 2026-03 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-brake-failureBrake system failureSERVICE BRAKES52022-02 → 2026-07 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-engine-oil-consumptionEngine oil consumption and failureENGINE932021-02 → 2026-05 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2018kia-sorento-2018-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS52021-02 → 2026-02 (based on 200 most-recent of 248 total complaints)2482026-07-20
2017sorento-2017-engine-seizure-power-lossEngine seizure and loss of motive powerENGINE722024-08 → 2026-077942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-headlight-auto-shutoffHeadlight shutoff while driving in auto modeEXTERIOR LIGHTING212024-08 → 2026-087942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-fuel-pump-leakFuel pump module leaks and fuel odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM112024-08 → 2026-087942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-shifter-stuck-parkGear shifter stuck in park and shift interlock faultsPOWER TRAIN62024-12 → 2026-067942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-paint-peelingExterior paint peeling and delaminationUNKNOWN OR OTHER52024-08 → 2026-017942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE272024-08 → 2026-057942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-sticky-steeringSticking steering and power steering assist failureSTEERING142024-08 → 2026-077942026-08-07
2017sorento-2017-engine-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FIRERELATED82025-05 → 2026-077942026-08-07
2016sorento-2016-shifter-stuck-parkGear shifter stuck in Park and shift-lock override usePOWER TRAIN172024-10 → 2026-0712412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-paint-delaminationSnow White Pearl paint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE202024-12 → 2026-0612412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-cold-start-hard-shiftHard shift from first to second gear on cold startPOWER TRAIN72025-03 → 2026-0712412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-engine-seizureEngine seizure and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE682024-10 → 2026-0712412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption without low-oil warningENGINE252024-10 → 2026-0612412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-overheat-head-gasketEngine overheating and head gasket coolant lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING142024-12 → 2026-0612412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-power-steering-lockupElectric power steering lock-up while drivingSTEERING62024-10 → 2026-0312412026-08-04
2016sorento-2016-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM82024-12 → 2026-0612412026-08-04
2015sorento-2015-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption between oil changesENGINE92023-06 → 2026-037462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-coolant-head-gasketCoolant leak and head gasket failure with overheatingENGINE182023-11 → 2026-037462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-paint-delaminationSnow White Pearl paint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE402023-04 → 2026-057462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-low-beam-headlightsLow-beam headlight dimming and bulb failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING132023-08 → 2026-037462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-steering-columnSteering column looseness and separationSTEERING52023-07 → 2024-127462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-seat-frame-rodDriver seat frame rod fractureSEATS32025-07 → 2026-037462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-engine-knock-seizureEngine knocking and seizure with loss of motive powerENGINE762023-05 → 2026-067462026-08-09
2015sorento-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92023-05 → 2026-077462026-08-09
2014sorento-2014-oil-consumption-bearing-failureEngine oil consumption and bearing failureENGINE952023-11 → 2026-089832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-paint-delamination-peelingPaint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE302024-01 → 2026-079832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-electrical-locks-key-fobDoor lock, key fob, and warning-light faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM112024-01 → 2026-019832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-steering-column-bindingSteering column binding and vibrationSTEERING42023-12 → 2026-059832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-exterior-lighting-failureHeadlight and taillight failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING42024-02 → 2024-109832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-engine-fire-while-driving-parkedEngine fire while driving or parkedENGINE62024-01 → 2026-049832026-09-06
2014sorento-2014-hecu-brake-recall-fire-riskHECU short-circuit recall repair delaysSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC442023-11 → 2026-089832026-09-06
2013kia-sorento-2013-paint-delaminationExterior paint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE252022-11 → 2026-089812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-brake-recall-parts-delayRecall repair delay for hydraulic control unitSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC552023-11 → 2026-049812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-seat-structural-failureSeat frame and latch failureSEATS42022-11 → 2026-029812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-tire-tread-wearPremature tire tread wearTIRES32025-02 → 2025-129812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-engine-seizureEngine knocking and seizure requiring replacementENGINE502023-03 → 2026-079812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-engine-compartment-fireFire originating in the engine compartmentENGINE82023-01 → 2026-049812026-09-05
2013kia-sorento-2013-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS42023-04 → 2025-069812026-09-05
2012sorento-2012-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe and suspension corrosionSUSPENSION62023-12 → 2026-068762026-08-19
2012sorento-2012-pearl-paint-peelingPearl white paint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE72022-12 → 2025-098762026-08-19
2012sorento-2012-sunroof-glass-shatterPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY22024-05 → 2024-098762026-08-19
2012sorento-2012-engine-bearing-seizureEngine seizure from spun rod bearingENGINE522022-06 → 2026-078762026-08-19
2012sorento-2012-hecu-recall-fireEngine compartment fire linked to HECU recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC642023-09 → 2026-028762026-08-19
2012sorento-2012-headlight-wiring-meltHeadlight wiring harness meltingEXTERIOR LIGHTING42022-07 → 2024-078762026-08-19
2011sorento-2011-door-handle-no-openDoor handles failing to open from outsideSTRUCTURE132022-10 → 2026-0415172026-09-03
2011sorento-2011-engine-stall-recallEngine stall and failure tied to engine recallENGINE82024-03 → 2026-0115172026-09-03
2011sorento-2011-hecu-brake-recall-fireEngine compartment fire linked to HECU brake recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC442023-11 → 2025-1015172026-09-03
2011sorento-2011-paint-peelingPearl white paint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE82022-08 → 2024-0515172026-09-03
2011sorento-2011-airbag-clock-springAirbag warning light from clock spring failureAIR BAGS82022-10 → 2026-0115172026-09-03
2011sorento-2011-headlights-shutoffHeadlights shutting off unexpectedly while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING72022-08 → 2025-0615172026-09-03

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Sorento [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/sorento
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_sorento_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Sorento},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/sorento}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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