Electrical System Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 1,428 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 31 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,183 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (53 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Electrical System problem

The 12-volt battery system repeatedly collapses while the 2023 kia Sorento plug-in hybrid is parked, leaving the vehicle completely immobilized: the doors will not unlock/open normally and the vehicle cannot be started, even though the high-voltage hybrid battery and fuel are ample.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2017 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and idling, the engine oil warning light illuminated, and the apple carplay, radio, and hvac system became inoperable.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended.   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

My kia Sorento was purchased from kia in 2018 - 1st - I had to take the car back to check the rear breaks due to a shaking of the car that happens when going over 50mph. The driver side head light goes out every couple months.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia sorrento. The contact stated that his wife was driving through a snow storm and the vehicle stalled several times. The wife pulled the vehicle over and called for a tow and a new battery was bought and the old one was replaced. The failure recurred on the same day.   Read details...




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