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 (132 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

I own a 2021 kia Sorento 2. 5l turbo awd with approximately 150,000 miles. In the evening, while driving home after dinner with my daughter in the vehicle, I was traveling in the area of [xxx] and [xxx] when the vehicle displayed a “stop safely immediately” warning.   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 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

On August 15, 2026, while operating my 2021 kia Sorento, the transmission warning light came on and the vehicle displayed the following warning on the infotainment screen: “a possible condition with your transmission control system has been detected.   Read details...


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