Four problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2017 Sorento.
2017 kia Sorento. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure.
My daughter was driving on the highway and the car stalled scaring everyone in the vehicle. When I took it to the dealer they said there is a misfire and most likely the piston ring is bad and engine needs to replaced . The vehicle was consuming alot of oil prior to engine failure .
Bought the car in 2018 March I have a 2017 Sorento. Have done regular 5000 oil changes. Kia said it was sludge in engine, however there are metal shaving inside the the oil and sludge caused by crank shaft. As of now no recall. Out of warranty by 5000 miles. Current situation waiting for "good faith" help appeal. Was denied stating not maintaining oil changes. Got proof provided to service dept and waiting for decision. This could have gone real wrong. No engine warning light no oil lights ever came on. Thankful I was not driving on highway( with baby )and engine could have shut down. I heard knocking and took it directly to kia. They kia service dept advised not to drive so I left it there. I have a rental and its been a week today. Still waiting for answer. The whole reason buying this kia was for a reliable car for my family. It is 2 yrs old no reason engine failure. My problems are similiar to other reports I have read so there is a major issue with Kia Motors.
While driving 70mph on highway vehicle started to have knock in engine I pulled off at next exit and as I was exiting vehicle lost power and stopped. Know warning or instrument lights lit up before or after engine failure. Vehicle only has 10,100 miles, last oil change was at 7,100 with recommendation for oil change at 10,194 miles. Called kia customer service and they were rude and not helpful at all.