2015 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 755 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (363), Unknown Or Other (114), Structure (100).
Key takeaways
- 755 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 14 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 363 | 48% |
| Unknown Or Other | 114 | 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 | 22 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-21
The contact’s daughter owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, while shifting from park(P) to drive(D) and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the window of an office building. During the crash, the contact sustain...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-19
On XXX, my father was driving his Kia on the [XXX] when the vehicle unexpectedly stopped operating. The specific mechanical or electrical component responsible for the failure is currently UNKNOWN. The sudden failure occurred while the vehicle was being driven on a major highway, creating a potentially dangerous situa...
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...
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More for the 2015 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.