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2016 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 1,227 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Kia Sorento

The 2016 Kia Sorento is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
1,227
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
29
Crashes + Injuries
48 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Kia Sorento (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V907000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V446000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V770000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V862000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V480000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V089000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V612000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Kia Sorento

Based on 1,227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
516
Unknown Or Other
123
Power Train
119
Structure
99
Electrical System
82
Steering
80
Vehicle Speed Control
47
Exterior Lighting
45
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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 3 complaints 2011 1,515 complaints 2012 873 complaints 2013 975 complaints 2014 971 complaints 2015 741 complaints 2016 1,227 complaints 2017 781 complaints 2018 246 complaints 2019 411 complaints 2020 128 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2018, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Kia Sorento

Is the 2016 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Kia Sorento has 8 recalls and 1,227 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?
The 2016 Kia Sorento has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kia Sorento?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Kia Sorento are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Kia Sorento safe to buy?
The 2016 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Sorento should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Sorento are: 2010, 2018, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.