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2020 Kia Sorento: recalls and problems

1 recall and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
136complaints
10crashes reported
12fires reported
21injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine65 · 48%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 18%
  • Electrical System19 · 14%
  • Power Train18 · 13%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 7%
  • Trailer Hitches9 · 7%
  • Exterior Lighting5 · 4%
  • Service Brakes5 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance4 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System Fire

Driving at highway speed, the vehicle began to make a loud rattling noise that came from under the vehicle. a passerby pulled even with my car and began frantically gesturing. after a few seconds of confusion, me daughter said the she thought the man was saying "it's on fire." we pulled over to the shoulder of the road, exited quickly and realized there was fire visible in the engine area, seen through the grill. a g

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

The contact owns a 2020 kia sorento. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked back and forth, accelerated unintendedly, and crashed into the corner plaster wall of a friend's garage, causing plaster to fall onto the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to caliber collision to be repaired. the dealer was notified of

Unknown Or Other

While driving my 2020 kia sorento on the freeway at highway speed, the panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered without warning. there was a very loud explosive sound that startled and frightened me while i was driving. i was not aware of anything striking the sunroof immediately before it shattered, and there were no warning lights, messages, noises, cracks, or other indications that the glass was about to fail. becaus

Air Bags

The contact owns a 2020 kia sorento. the contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated while an occupant was seated in the front passenger’s seat. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranty associated with the vehicle failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failu

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Kia Sorento SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sorento. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.