2024 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
- 43
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 43 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 305 |
| 2004 | 220 |
| 2005 | 307 |
| 2006 | 242 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1,519 |
| 2012 | 878 |
| 2013 | 983 |
| 2014 | 986 |
| 2015 | 753 |
| 2016 | 1,259 |
| 2017 | 805 |
| 2018 | 254 |
| 2019 | 433 |
| 2020 | 137 |
| 2021 | 252 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
26% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Reason is unknown, was driving down road and car yanked to the right cause family to wreck in to a guard rail, no lights appeared before wreck, it was not raining and was not speeding. Clear sunny day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-24
Also filed under Structure
While braking in a left hand turn lane waiting for the vehicles in front to turn left through an intersection, the vehicle stalled, shut off, and forced a manual restart in the turn lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Also filed under Power train
Structure
16% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
The front bumper grill to this Sorento model, among others, has a major design flaw that causes the radiator to be highly vulnerable to debris.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Service brakes
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
12% · 5 reportsEngine
12% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-05-07Electrical system24V287000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
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2025-02-21Electrical system, exterior lighting25V006000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Kia Sorento — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V287000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V006000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
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- Is the 2024 Kia Sorento reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Kia Sorento is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Sorento?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sorento have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.