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2023 Kia Sorento: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 158 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
158complaints
4crashes reported
2fires reported
7injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System47 · 30%
  • Engine46 · 29%
  • Unknown Or Other40 · 25%
  • Power Train26 · 16%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System17 · 11%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance15 · 9%
  • Service Brakes13 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control13 · 8%
  • Lane Departure12 · 8%
  • Steering9 · 6%

What owners report

Engine

When traveling up an incline or when gassing the car to accelerate quickly my car registers a spike in heat causing my car to go into limp mode creating a dangerous situation where i can not accelerate at the cars normal rate. when i lift off the gas the temperature normalizes and the car goes back to normal. i have taken the car to two kia dealerships and they both charged for an assessment and gaslighted me saying

Engine

My 2023 kia sorento has experienced repeated failures involving the engine, transmission/powertrain, and electrical wiring system. the vehicle has been inspected and repaired multiple times by authorized kia dealerships, including kia of round rock and clay cooley kia in irving, and the repair history and vehicle are available for inspection upon request. the most serious incident occurred on xxx, while i was driving

Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

I own two nuna rava car seats, and both have developed unraveling/tearing of the two-point harness buckle/strap between the child’s legs. one seat had noticeable tearing, which prompted me to closely inspect the second seat, where i found the same area beginning to unravel. i contacted nuna and was initially advised to use glue or tape on the damaged area. after expressing my safety concerns about that, nuna acknowl

Power Train

The transmission failed for the fourth time. the transmission (power train) is the component that failed and is available for inspection at the dealership. the vehicle became unsafe and unreliable to drive due to the repeated transmission failures, creating a risk of sudden loss of power or control. the problem has been confirmed by the dealer on multiple occasions, most recently on august 24, 2026. the vehicle has a

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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