2015 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 753 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (363), Unknown Or Other (113), Structure (100).
Key takeaways
- 753 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 14 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 363 | 48% |
| Unknown Or Other | 113 | 15% |
| Structure | 100 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 91 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 58 | 8% |
| Power Train | 42 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 5% |
| Steering | 33 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-13
The contact rented a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights intermittently failed to illuminate or shorted out, and the check engine warning light illuminated. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly seized in the middle of an intersection, and the contact was unabl...
Engine - filed 2026-10-11
My car's check engine just started flashing and the ECU has reduced my drivability to limp mode stating that my knock sensors are showing up on scan test and camshaft position exhaust sensor. When I removed the camshaft exhaust vvt sensor it indeed had metal shavings on it. A have a P1326 and a p0014 code which is basi...
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
1) The engine control system / KSDS knock sensor system triggered safety recall code P1326, accompanied by a flashing check engine light. The vehicle and components are currently at the dealership available for inspection under RO #148484 (Issued on October 2) 2) A flashing check engine light and active P1326 code indi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.