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2015 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 755 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Kia Sorento

The 2015 Kia Sorento shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
755
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
21
Crash Reports
14 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Kia Sorento (3)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service…
NHTSA #18V907000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and…
NHTSA #20V519000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for…
NHTSA #21V331000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Kia Sorento

Based on 755 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
283
Structure
94
Unknown Or Other
86
Exterior Lighting
79
Electrical System
53
Power Train
34
Steering
33
Service Brakes
28
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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 3 complaints 2011 1,520 complaints 2012 880 complaints 2013 981 complaints 2014 988 complaints 2015 753 complaints 2016 1,255 complaints 2017 806 complaints 2018 255 complaints 2019 431 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Kia Sorento

Is the 2015 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Kia Sorento has 3 recall campaigns and 755 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?
The 2015 Kia Sorento has 3 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 2015 Kia Sorento?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Kia Sorento are: Engine, Structure, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Kia Sorento safe to buy?
The 2015 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.