2019 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (161), Unknown Or Other (111), Electrical System (68).
Key takeaways
- 436 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 19 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 111 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 16% |
| Structure | 56 | 13% |
| Power Train | 51 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 16 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
I read about some 2019 Kia Serento with V 6 engine have recall for leaking oil sensor. Yet when I look up my vin it is not listed ? Looking for any recourse for why some vin numbers are not covered when this is a problem ??
Engine - filed 2026-10-27
My Car started to have extreme oil consumption around 100,000 miles I was able to keep it maintained by adding oil frequently but finally part of my motor stopped functioning and I was forced to replace my motor. I got my car back June 22,2026 but the new motor also has had the same issue. I did purchase a warranty for...
Engine - filed 2026-10-23
My check engine light came on. I took my vehicle to AutoZone so that they could tell me what the code read. The code read, cylinder 2 and cylinder 3 misfire. I replaced all 4 cylinders and spark plugs. 6 months after replacing all the parts, I had the check in light come on (flashing) while driving out of town. I was a...
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More for the 2019 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.