2013 KIA Sorento problems
Owners have filed 1,297 complaints about the 2013 KIA Sorento with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 38.2% of them, far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 8.9%.
Complaints1,297
Crashes37
Fires71
Injuries53
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 38.2% · 496
Electrical system 8.9% · 116
Structure 7.0% · 91
Unknown or other 6.9% · 89
Exterior lighting 5.4% · 70
Power train 5.3% · 69
Air bags 4.6% · 60
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.2% · 54
Severity
Of those complaints, 37 describe a crash, 71 describe a fire and 53 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 20 model years of the KIA Sorento in this data, 2013 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 164 in the last three years against 277 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,513 miles.
In owners' own words
The vehicle shakes whenever it's idling in drive and while your braked. . I took to my KIA dealership who said they are aware of the problem to bring it in. I brought it in they had it for 20 minutes and said its all set. Well let me tell you it's not fixed! I called and old he dealership and now I have to bring it in again. The vibration only goes away if when you come to a stop and put the shifter in neutral. Engine · reported at 1,900 miles
When sharply turning right into a parking spot there is loud knock seemingly coming from under the hood. I checked this site for any recall notices and read the following recall: nhtsa recall number: 17v-224, recall date: march 31, 2017, manufacturer recall number: sc147 which effects this sort of issue. I have never received any notices from KIA informing me of this safety hazard or an opportunity to have it fixed. Engine · reported at 75,000 miles
Stopped for a red light in a residential neighborhood. When traffic light turned green realized the car had stalled out. Was in " drive " and was not low on gas. Put flashers on and shut off car. Was able to restart car and drove home. Called KIA in smithtown where car was purchased and was told if I brought in car and it didn't stall while in their care the techs wouldn't be able to tell me why it happened. Engine · reported at 37,800 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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