2019 Kia Sorento: recalls and problems

Structure2026-09-27

Case number 25530365 discussed with vanguard kia. paint not adhering. flakes off when washing by hand.

Engine2026-09-25

I was driving to work on the interstate and my car went into limp mode almost causing me to get hit at those speeds. i sent it to my mechanic but was told about the theta2 lawsuit so i had it towed to kia. was charged $300 and it wasn’t even diagnosed or looked at due to missing oil change receipts. i have since contacted bbb and kia headquarters to just be told it’s not covered due to missing receipts of oil chan

Fuel/Propulsion System2026-09-07

Gasoline smell is coming with the left side of vehicle. gasoline is leaking from the fuel pump causing the gas to puddle creating the gasoline smell.

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2026-09-04

Engine seized per kia inspected by kia after aaa towed and could not start car warning lamps have been on for over 6 months. kia inspected and ran diagnostics at that time and said it was nothing to fix just an annoying dashboard malfunction.