2013 Kia Sorento brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 89 complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off, moments later flames and smoke were present coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. The contact sustained a right-hand laceration while attempting to remove items from the vehicle. The injury did not require professional medical treatment.
Engine simply stopped while driving resulting in loss of braking and steering control. All indicator lights on dashboard came on when the engine shut off. Coasted to a stop, put transmission in park and was able to restart the engine. Took the car to kia dealer who said it needed a software update which was performed. The same problem of the engine shutting off happened the very next day. Taking the car back to the dealer today.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Kia Sorento
- Engine 514 complaints
- Electrical system 116 complaints
- Body & structure 92 complaints
- Lighting 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Air bags 60 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Seats 33 complaints