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2019 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 411 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2019 Kia Sorento

The 2019 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
2 recalls on record
411
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
18 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Kia Sorento (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V639000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Kia Sorento

Based on 411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
103
Electrical System
62
Unknown Or Other
59
Power Train
47
Structure
33
Exterior Lighting
16
Engine And Engine Cooling
12
Vehicle Speed Control
10
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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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 2021 0 complaints 2022 180 complaints 2023 103 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Kia Sorento

Is the 2019 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls and 411 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Sorento have?
The 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 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 2019 Kia Sorento?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Kia Sorento are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Kia Sorento safe to buy?
The 2019 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2018, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2016.
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.