2024 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Structure (7), Service Brakes (6).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 26% |
| Structure | 7 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 14% |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% |
| Engine | 5 | 12% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-05
Delayed Shifting: Noticeable delay when shifting from park to drive or reverse. Slipping Gears: Slipping out of gear unexpectedly. Rough Shifting: A rough or jerky shifting Warning Lights: The check engine light or transmission warning light may illuminate on the dashboard.
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
The cars battery drained precipitously. Was able to sit and recharge. Took it to dealership. There were several code issues P033500 and P040500 among others. In discussion it seems that it might have been the EGR valve among other things. On research this is a known problem so why is there not a recall as the car can s...
Visibility - filed 2026-09-15
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55-60 MPH, a loud boom suddenly occurred. The contact pulled to the side of the road and exited the vehicle with three passengers, including a nephew in a car seat. The passengers noticed that the panoramic glass fractured into ...
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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.