Power Train Related Problems of the 2021 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2021 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (118 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2021 Kia Motor Sorento

The Power Train problem

The vehicle is suffering from a chronic, cascading powertrain and fuel management defect that has resulted in a critical safety hazard: sudden engine stalling. Over the last 17,000 miles, the vehicle has experienced three severe engine/emissions failures that the manufacturer has been unable to   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost drive power temporarily. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with loss of transmission oil pump pressure.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

The transmission periodically does not engage when in drive the transmission also over revs the engine while going a slow speed I pointed this out to the dealer when in for service they stated they were aware of other transmission complaints, and I should keep an eye on it.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Kia Motor Sorento model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Sorento Cars
Fuel Economy of Sorento Vehicles
Sorento Defect Investigations