One problem related to engine head gasket leaking has been reported for the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2016 Sorento.
Problem occurred around 115000 miles. The problem surfaced as the heater failing to provide heat. Initial diagnosis from repair shop was a cylinder head gasket leak. A second shop diagnosis was a bad thermostat. The thermostat was replaced but several weeks later car overheated with smoke also coming from tailpipe.