2007 Kia Sorento
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 305 |
| 2004 | 220 |
| 2005 | 307 |
| 2006 | 242 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1517 |
| 2012 | 877 |
| 2013 | 981 |
| 2014 | 984 |
| 2015 | 749 |
| 2016 | 1248 |
| 2017 | 800 |
| 2018 | 251 |
| 2019 | 424 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 242 |
| 2022 | 185 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 72 |
| 2026 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
40% of complaints: air bags — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN I-64 AT 6:45 PM AT 70 MPH WHEN A DOWNPOUR BEGAN SUDDENLY MY HUSBAND EASED OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR AND AS WE ENTERED THE RAIN. WE BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE WE SPUN 180 DEGREES. HE REGAINED CONTROL ONLY TO HYDROPLANE AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130727
Also filed under SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HER VISION BECAME BLURRED AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN OFF INTO A DITCH AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BLOCK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120418
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, HIT BRAKES BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID FRONTAL COLLISION IN KIA SPECTRA RENTED FROM ALAMO. THE CRASH WAS HEAD ON. THE KIA'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING A SEATBELT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080407
16% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AND REAR ENDED A SECOND VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190916
14% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and instrument cluster/panel.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200615
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080722
12% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 18 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP S
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Campaign 09V130000 — check if this car was fixed
AIR BAG OCS
Air Bag Occupant Classification System
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE P
Remedy: KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-80
Campaign 11V473000 — check if this car was fixed
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners
Campaign 13V114000 — check if this car was fixed
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020.
Campaign 20V088000 — check if this car was fixed
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Kia Sorento — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (61 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09V130000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V473000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V114000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Kia Sorento is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sorento?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Sorento have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.