2013 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 985 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (500), Electrical System (116), Structure (91).
Key takeaways
- 985 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 45 a fire, 33 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 500 | 51% |
| Electrical System | 116 | 12% |
| Structure | 91 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 90 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 89 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 70 | 7% |
| Power Train | 69 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 60 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 54 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 3% |
| Seats | 33 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2013 Kia Sorento
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-11-05
Vehicle caught on fire under neath while driving
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
While making a right hand turn at an intersection, the engine shut off and I was able to drift into a parking lot - the entire dash board lite up different indicators. Turned off ignition, waited about 15 minutes and attempted to start; however, immediately upon starting the engine started to run rough so immediately ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-23
The engine failed due to a manufacturing defect that is well known in the company but they aren't calling it a recall, they are calling it an improvement and therefore my car isn't qualifying and isn't being repaired
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More for the 2013 Kia Sorento
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.