2021 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Power Train (22), Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (4).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 85% |
| Engine | 8 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 1 | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
My 2021 Kia Sorento (VIN [XXX]) is at Luther Kia. The dealership documented DTC P1C2D03 as stored. Kia's SC250 recall procedure states that if P1C2D03 is not stored, the dealer updates the TCU software only; if P1C2D03 is stored, the transmission is to be replaced and updated TCU software applied. Despite the stored c...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-26
When driving between 10 to 50 mph with foot on gas pedal my car won’t jerk sputter and lose complete loss of power while making a turn. I have to release my gas pedal and push back down and it takes a solid couple seconds to get any power back. I’ve been almost hit a couple times in the last two weeks because as I’m tu...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while accelerating between 10 MPH and 15 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and jerked, similar to an attempted gear shift, before returning to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, particularly while traveling down a decline....
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More for the 2021 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.