Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-21 | 17V586000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 62 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, th… |
| 2026-04-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Timeline of Maintenance & Failure: • October [Year]: I purc Timeline of Maintenance & Failure: • October [Year]: I purc… |
| 2026-03-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | On 3-21-26 I noticed the smell of gasoline after driving the vehicle. Upon inspection a noticeable fuel leak from the t… |
| 2026-03-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Kia Sorento with approximately 175,000 miles experienced engine failure involving the engine and engine cooling… |
| 2026-03-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a **2017 Kia Sorento SXL** equipped with a **3.3L Lambda V6 engine**, whic… |
| 2026-03-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On [XXX] at [XXX] my vehicle caught fire while it was driving on [XXX] in New Jersey. The vehicle had approximately 120… |
| 2026-02-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving up a small hill when you hear this knocking noise.The car got to the top of the hill and shuts off no engine no… |
| 2026-02-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost power and the engine s… |
| 2026-02-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The car gets stuck and will not shift out of park. I've had to use the manual override. And when the ambulance came t… |
| 2026-02-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | oil light in past week would come on for short time then go out, i brought to kia cape coral, fl. see video attached fr… |
| 2026-02-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Going down the interstate on 2/7/26, 56 miles from home and my Kia lost power, no lights or warning, loud bang from the… |
| 2026-02-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2017 Kia Sorento and have recently experienced excessive oil consumption wi… |
| 2026-02-06 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My airbag light is on after picking it up from a KIA dealership service and they are refusing to correct the issue that… |
| 2026-01-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Daughter was driving home from getting her kids from daycare and said she couldn’t see behind her from smoke and her bo… |
| 2026-01-13 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while coasting to a stop light, the check engine and tract… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving home from work car started making a slapping noise, no engine light on. I stopped and the motor shut off and sp… |
| 2025-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving and heard a loud noise. The car started to hesitate and was making a knocking noise. I pulled over and h… |
| 2025-12-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | At night when I am driving, the headlight goes off. The light switch does not work on some settings. I never know whe… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Kia Sorento is experiencing significant engine issues, including excessive oil consumption and ongoing oil leak… |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving our 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4 liter, on I-94 in Detroit, MI when suddenly, the vehicle would not go over 50 m… |
| 2025-11-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Car is losing power, won't go into gear, slipping |
| 2025-11-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light came on, oil light came on after, vehicle stalled on expressway. Engine is knocking. |
| 2025-11-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to ac… |
| 2025-11-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | There’s a big loud buzzing noise every time you open the tailgate. Sometimes it doesn’t lock, you have to try several t… |
| 2025-11-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am reporting a serious defect involving my 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4 Liter GDI engine (VIN [XXX] ) At approximately 84000… |
| 2025-11-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1. The Snow White Paint is lifting and peeling in all areas of the vehicle. 2. The engine, despite proper care and mai… |
| 2025-11-04 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a sch… |
| 2025-11-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My headlights come on even when the car is completely off for now reason |
| 2025-11-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am reporting a serious engine defect in my 2017 Kia Sorento. The has failed and presents an ongoing safety concern. … |
| 2025-11-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am reaching out regarding a challenging situation with my vehicle. On October 24, 2025, my engine seized up while I w… |
| 2025-10-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On October 26, 2025, Sunday, I was cleaning my windows. I discovered both rear windows would not roll up or down. I t… |
| 2025-10-21 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | When turning left, after the turn is complete and the multi function switch returns to home position, the right turn si… |
| 2025-10-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car started shaking, white smoke out of tail pipe, ABS/TCS lights went on. Oil on spark plugs My wife was stuck on si… |
| 2025-10-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car is burning more oil than it should. We fill up oil multiple times between oil changes. When checking oil it has a b… |
| 2025-10-17 | VISIBILITY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud boomi… |
| 2025-10-11 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My airbag sensor light is on; Kia dealer says it is an OCS sensor has an internal fault for the passenger side, but the… |
| 2025-10-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Often, Service Managers like [XXX] from Kia University Dealerships will unlawfully charge you for diagnostic tests or … |
| 2025-10-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine oil consumption test,did 3 at Kia dealership and was confirmed engine was bad,we don’t have all the maintenance … |
| 2025-09-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine burns oil excessively and Kia has this marked as a known issue. The oil is leaking inside the engine around the … |
| 2025-09-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | It’s been a month since I did an oil change. However, while I was driving the car, I heard a noise like the engine had … |
| 2025-09-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I came to this website because it was suggested to me to look for a recall. While there is an active recall with my car… |
| 2025-09-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2017 Kia Sorento (VIN ending in [XXX] ) and have recently experienced exces… |
| 2025-09-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My engine was replaced under the Kia PI1802Y/Z Engine Replacement Program in July of 2024 in August of 2025 after the r… |
| 2025-09-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | My name is [XXX] I am a [XXX] widow, and I am also a 100% Disabled (Combat Wounded, Purple Heart receipient) Marine C… |
| 2025-08-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1) My vehicle incurred catastrophic engine failure. The engine stopped running suddenly. It does not crank over. It is … |
| 2025-08-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This 2017 Kia Sorento with the 3.3L V6 Lambda II engine appears to have had possible rod bearing failure or connecting … |
| 2025-08-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine seized with zero warning lights, cautions, check engine lights, or low/high indicators. It started knocking and … |
| 2025-08-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On 8/16/2025 my 2017 Kia Sorento experienced major engine failure which resulted in loss of power and severe engine mis… |
| 2025-08-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contact heard a clicking and … |
| 2025-08-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnorm… |