Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 4,250 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 47 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2,882 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (169 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My radiator had to be replaced because a rock flew in and punctured it. After speaking with my insurance adjuster, they made me aware that there isn’t any real protection for the radiator or ac compressor. I went online and I noticed that this is an ongoing problem with kia. Read details...
Engine is failing and burning excessive oil, need oil change every 1k miles. Currently complying with oil consumption testing, however sensors are going on and I believe its due to excessive heat emitting from the engine. Read details...
While driving on interstate 380 south,with cruise on ,my engine failed with loud knocikng, ihad two tractor trailors behind me ,I was lucky to get off road onto side of shoulder this was on may 5,2026. This was the second 2. 4 liter theta 2 motor in my Sorento, first motor failed at 58. Read details...
Driving on the highway my 2016 kia Sorento suddenly lost acceleration. The check engine light began flashing. I had to pull off to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. Diagnostic shows code p1326. This code is related to the knock sensor. Read details...
Engine making a knocking noise and leaking oil with no oil light on to indicate that it�s a oil problem. The vehicle was smoking possible bout to catch fire sparks was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was running at the moment Read details...