2017 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 810 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (388), Exterior Lighting (126), Unknown Or Other (104).
Key takeaways
- 810 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 32 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 388 | 48% |
| Exterior Lighting | 126 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 104 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 98 | 12% |
| Steering | 97 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | 5% |
| Power Train | 37 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 28 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 3% |
| Structure | 17 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,engine - filed 2026-11-02
1. Headlight Failure (Recall Malfunction): Last year, my headlights began intermittently shutting completely off while driving at night, creating an immediate visibility hazard. Kia of Palmdale performed the designated recall repair, but the dangerous defect remains. The headlights still shut off unexpectedly while the...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact had received notification of Kia Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign: SC340 Electronic Control Module (ECM). After the vehicle received the software update, the vehicle started jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. After the initial failure, the vehicle was ta...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-21
Only 13,245 miles on vehicle warning dash light EBS came on, after Hilltop Ford/ KIA dealer inspection $279.00 recommended fix is replacing “Distance Sensor/Cruise Control Unit” cost for part $4,808.59.
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More for the 2017 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.