2016 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1263 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (698), Unknown Or Other (167), Power Train (126).
Key takeaways
- 1263 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 50 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 698 | 55% |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 | 13% |
| Power Train | 126 | 10% |
| Structure | 111 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 107 | 8% |
| Steering | 81 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 67 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 62 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
Severe high-pressure fuel system failure and engine oil fuel dilution creating a fire hazard and engine seizure risk following a corporate engine replacement. On July 15, 2026, my 2016 Kia Sorento (2.4L GDI) received a corporate-covered engine block replacement due to rod bearing failure. On September 30, 2026 (2,332 m...
Suspension - filed 2026-10-28
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal cranking and popping sound. Upon researching the failure online, the contact learned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V480000 (Suspension)...
Air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
The dash is split all over the soft padded dash from the heat started with 1 small split grew larger and all over the dash even with a windshield shade and dash mat heat cracks could affect the passenger side dash airbag brought the vehicle new has just over 40000 mi photo enclosed show just a few cracks the whole dash...
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More for the 2016 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.