2023 Kia Sorento: raw data

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vehicle	2023 / kia / sorento
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	119 on file (2022-11-30 → 2026-09-09)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	10 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ADAS warning light cascade and sensor malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 complaints2022-11 → 2026-08sorento-2023-adas-warning-cascade

11756297 While driving, the dashboard lit up with warnings about forward collision, lane departure, lane keeping assistance, breaks, speed etc. that keep cycling through with alarm sounds on the dashboard. I have brought my car to the dealership few times and they reprogram the car but…
11504300 While driving normally, one of the collision warning indicators came on while switching lanes and then nearly every alarm in the car cycled continuously. These audible and visual alarms were highly distracting to drive with and it is surprising the software allows this to happen
11673946 6/22/24-Initial start of dashboard light "miscommunication"-Codes could not be duplicated at Evans Kia dealership 7/11/24-Miscommunication occurs again-Codes pulled for diagnostics 7/22/24-Car brought in for scheduled appointment to dealership to "fix" communication errors

Engine and powertrain sudden power loss while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 complaints2023-01 → 2026-08sorento-2023-power-loss-limp-mode

11572884 On Jan 14th, with less than 300 miles on it, had 1st incident. All lights on dash came on said Engine control system, lost all ability to accelerate. Had to get out of traffic, as safely as I could. Turned car off and waited 5 min. Turn car back on, check engine light stayed…
11615113 Without any warning, the engine died, all of the dashboard lights came on, and I was unable to accelerate. Thankfully I was in the right-hand lane and there was an exit ramp a short distance ahead. The car decelerated as it had no power, and cars behind me were honking
11703565 The vehicle would not accelerate after coming to a stop at an intersection. The vehicle would not exceed 20 MPH with oncoming traffic from both the East and West as I was turning West from a North Bound Road. On coming traffic was traveling between 45 and 50 MPH

Transmission shudder, slipping, and failurePOWER TRAIN12 complaints2023-03 → 2026-07sorento-2023-transmission-shudder-failure

11547541 Transmission problem arised on/about 9/15/23 and 3,000 miles. There is a distinct shudder when shifting through lower gears, more recently, on/around 4,000 miles l, shudder is growing worse, and there is intermittent problems at highway speeds. This is very dangerous, and could…
11615236 Car is a huge safety issue. Seems to be DCT transmission issue. Car gets stuck in first or second gear and revs all the way up. Happened multiple times getting on highway or at intersections. This has almost caused multiple accidents for me
11726760 Transmission went out while driving on highway. Dealership said they need to replace the entire transmission

Panoramic sunroof spontaneous glass shatteringVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY11 complaints2023-06 → 2026-03sorento-2023-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering

11689500 While I was driving on an interstate road(with no vehicles around) the sun roof of my 2023 Kia Sorento exploded and the glass completely shattered and caused pieces of the broken glass to fly off. Thankfully I had the visor up so none of the glass fell onto me, otherwise myself…
11675809 Front panel of panoramic sunroof shattered while driving on Interstate 90 at approx 65mpg. Sunroof was fully closed. Exploded on its own with no outside influence. Conditions were clear and dry. Sounded like a gun shot and glass was flying everywhere
11690559 Moonroof unexpectedly shattered, like a bomb had gone off, sending thousands of pieces of glass into the interior and on the vehicle occupants (including 3 children

HVAC blower motor wiring harness burnout and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER7 complaints2024-08 → 2026-01sorento-2023-hvac-blower-fire-risk

11704792 We do not feel safe using the vehicle due to the recall involving a fire hazard due to HVAC wiring. We have a family that needs the vehicle and its been 3 months with no remedy and no estimated date of when remedy will be available, so remedy for recall is indefinite
11749974 While operating my 2023 Kia Sorento, the HVAC system suddenly suffered a complete failure, causing all airflow to cease instantly. A subsequent professional diagnostic inspection by an authorized Kia dealership revealed that the contacts at the blower motor resistor were…
11709869 While stopped, my children in the back seat alerted me that there was a fire coming from the rear AC vent area. I known it was fire because I saw flames inside the AC vent located in the back seat area of the vehicle. I immediately got my children out of the car and ran inside…

Brake rotor pulsation and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR6 complaints2023-07 → 2026-05sorento-2023-brake-rotor-pulsation

11683411 The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH or higher, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes seized with an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was…
11730368 I purchased this car with approximately 22,000 miles on it. I have had to have OEM rotor resurface / replacement at the dealership approximately almost every oil change or about every 6,000 miles for about 30k miles (2 replacements, 3 resurface in an 18 month period)
11740604 Vehicle exhibits repeated brake pulsation and vibration under normal braking conditions, affecting braking performance consistency. The issue began at approximately 10,000 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has approximately 30,000 miles

Rearview camera mounting bracket failureBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER5 complaints2023-09 → 2026-05sorento-2023-rearview-camera-mount-failure

11665716 Even though the dealership reports that safety recall 23V610 / SC280 for the mounting clip replacement was completed on 2/16/24, my rearview camera has just fell out of its housing, hanging by its wires, with the mounting clips laying broken in my driveway
11619258 Mounting bracket for the backup camera failed and caused the camera to dangle from the car. This caused me to not be able to use the camera to view objects and surroundings directly behind the vehicle. A dealer said they fixed the part back when it was originally recalled, but…
11734755 2023 Kia sorento rear camera mounting bracket broke. There was are recall SC280 in 2023. Rear camera recently fell out of housing unit and is hanging. Still under warranty, dealership and Kia America refusing to cover and pay for issue

Radiator damage from road debris through front grilleUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2025-06 → 2026-05sorento-2023-radiator-debris-damage

11735802 The issue is the front grill design. Kia left the radiator completely exposed behind the grill with no protective barrier. Over time, dust, debris, and rocks collect and pass right through, causing serious damage to the radiator. Based on my experience and the experiences of…
11667093 The car overheated while driving and my wife and daughter had to pull over to side of road. Engine Coolant was spilling everywhere. Car was towed to Raceway Kia in Freehold NJ. The dealer advised my wife that the radiator needs to be replaced and it was NOT covered under…
11737498 I have had to replace my radiator twice in under 2 years because the open spaces in the grill are too large and rocks are able to go through them and puncture the radiator

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
119	2022-11-30	2026-09-09	3	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:37; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:35; ENGINE:30; POWER TRAIN:20; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:14

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
23V579000	15/08/2023	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."	A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.	Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
23V610000	31/08/2023	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."	A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
25V649000	25/09/2025	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	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.	A fire increases the risk of injury.	Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	10	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Kia Sorento vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/sorento

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Kia Sorento},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/sorento}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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