Kia Sorento - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Kia Sorento

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Kia Sorento, for which Kia has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Kia Sorento. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Kia Sorento have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Sorento’s Issues in the EU

All Sorento’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

See also: Kia Sorento Owners’ Reviews.

Latest Sorento’s Issues in the UK

KIA SORENTO – THE PTC HEATER MAY OVERHEAT
on 06/02/2023
KIA SORENTO (19/03/2012 – 06/10/2014) RECALL: Problem description: The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) diesel models can […]
KIA SORENTO (2015) – GEAR SHIFT LEVER
on 30/11/2022
KIA SORENTO (27/04/2015 – 13/07/2015) RECALL: Problem description: There is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot […]
KIA SORENTO (2020) – A FUEL LEAK
on 23/05/2022
KIA SORENTO (01/03/2020 – 30/11/2020) RECALL: Problem description: It has been found that a fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line which […]