2015 Kia Sorento: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-11

I was driving my 2015 kia sorento on [xxx] south of the [xxx] junction when the engine suddenly started making severe mechanical noise and the vehicle seemed to have significantly reduced power. this is a remote stretch of highway with no usable shoulder. i had my son with me and had to immediately navigate with reduced speeds and power until i could reach a pullout and get safely off the highway. the sudden engine

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper2026-09-03

The headlights are so dim that i could not see at night. i am forced to drive with the fog lights on for any amount of visibility. i recently replaced the headlights with factory replacements and now the connectors going into the back have failed and power only makes it to the lights when mercury is in retrograde. this is unacceptable and a severe safety hazard.

Air Bags2026-09-03

The contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an auto zone auto parts store. the contact was notified of an open recall. the dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the vin was not associated with a recall related to the failure. in addition, t

Structure2026-08-07

Paint de lamination on snow white pearl due to manufacturing defect date listed was the date it started to peel. started peeling around the window first. then it continued on the front hood.