2023 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (37), Unknown Or Other (36), Engine (31).
Key takeaways
- 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 29% |
| Engine | 31 | 25% |
| Power Train | 22 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 8% |
| Steering | 7 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-09
The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission malfunction while operation on public roads. The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and a diagnostic scan from the app revealed active error code P1C2D03. This specific component failure looks like it relates directly to Kia Safety Recall SC250 (NHTSA Campaign...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-02
The car loses power, the transmission shutters and slips at low speeds
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-01
I purchased my 2023 Kia Sorento in 2024 from Rohrman Kia in Lafayette, Indiana. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had approximately 9,000 miles and had previously been utilized as a dealership loaner vehicle. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced recurring mechanical concerns involving the vehicle’s auto...
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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.