2019 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 434 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

37/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Kia Sorento

The 2019 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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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

434

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

19 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.

🔧 Trailer Hitches

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch…

NHTSA #22V703000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March…

NHTSA #23V639000

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Kia Sorento

Based on 434 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

111

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Power Train

Structure

Exterior Lighting

Engine And Engine Cooling

Steering

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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2014, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 434 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 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, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, 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 with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2014, 2016.

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.