Kia Sorento recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 40 recalls and 10,219 owner complaints for the Kia Sorento (model years 2003–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (3,852 complaints), followed by electrical system (1,398 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 77 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 43 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 125 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 193 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 254 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 140 | 11 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 434 | 10 | 19 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 255 | 12 | 11 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 808 | 13 | 32 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 1,258 | 29 | 49 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 755 | 21 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 988 | 23 | 46 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 983 | 23 | 44 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 880 | 21 | 77 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 1,520 | 42 | 63 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 55 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 217 | 15 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 154 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 242 | 12 | 8 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 307 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 220 | 11 | 12 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 305 | 10 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (1,520), 2016 (1,258) and 2014 (988). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Sorento model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3,852 | 23 of 24 | |
| Electrical system | 1,398 | 23 of 24 | |
| Power train | 1,187 | 22 of 24 | |
| Structure | 924 | 17 of 24 | |
| Exterior lighting | 838 | 19 of 24 |
Latest 8 of 40 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 42,677 |
| 25V745000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 2026 | 45 |
| 25V649000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor | 2021–2023 | 39,536 |
| 25V548000 | Aug 25, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners | 2025 | 30 |
| 25V006000 | Jan 13, 2025 | Electrical system: body control module, software | 2024–2025 | 74,469 |
| 24V287000 | Apr 23, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2024 | 95 |
| 23V877000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Engine | 2011 | 79,812 |
| 23V652000 | Sep 25, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2011–2014 | 1,730,192 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 307 complaints and a fire in 415 complaints; 365 people injured and 9 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.