2024 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Structure (7), Service Brakes (6).
Key takeaways
- 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 25% |
| Structure | 7 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 14% |
| Power Train | 5 | 11% |
| Engine | 5 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Carry Handle, Shell, Base - filed 2026-10-27
I am submitting this complaint regarding the August 2026 recall of the Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat and rotating base system. I purchased the Revolve180 LiteMax NXT travel system along with an additional rotating base for use in a second vehicle. I subsequently learned that my car seat and at least o...
Steering - filed 2026-10-18
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the electric power steering (EPS) failed while driving and the EPS warning light came on. The steering became very heavy and hard to turn, and the vehicle shook during the failures. It happened 4 separate times within an hour, including right after starting the vehicle and shifting into g...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-05
Delayed Shifting: Noticeable delay when shifting from park to drive or reverse. Slipping Gears: Slipping out of gear unexpectedly. Rough Shifting: A rough or jerky shifting Warning Lights: The check engine light or transmission warning light may illuminate on the dashboard.
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More for the 2024 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.