2005 Kia Sorento recalls and problems
No recalls and 307 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Sorento.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Kia Sorento recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly. They have recalls on it in the uk and other countries.
I am experiencing a recurring issue with gas backflow at the gas pump, whereby gasoline expulses back out of the nozzle and onto my hands and clothing. It happens every time.
When driving there was a clunking noise and then the steering was hard to steer and the battery light came on & had to have it towed to find out that the harmonic balancer bolt broke. There are hundreds of complaints online about this same issue happening with these engines as this is a poor design. This is a safety…
Electrical fire under drivers dash. While trying to drive the kia . called fire department and they responded quickly. I know there was recall on 2006 and believe 2005 should have been included Thanks […] […] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Rear suspension rusted from chassis. Google search shows multiple people with same issue. Issue making car unsafe to drive. Car has extreme rust problems.
Sorento model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 305 | 10 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 220 | 11 | 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | 307 | 17 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 242 | 12 | 8 |
| 2007 | 4 | 154 | 10 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 217 | 15 | 9 |
Across all years, the 2011 Sorento has the most complaints (1,520). All Kia Sorento years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Kia Sorento as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sorento?
- Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (63 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (53).
- How many 2005 Kia Sorento complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 17 of 307 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 7, 2024.