2013 Kia Sorento engine problems
514 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2013 Kia Sorento, which is 40% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 514 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 396 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 34
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 55 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 32 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 35 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 51 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 48 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 77 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 55 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 29 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 396 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 34 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 4/29/22 @ 215 pm whilst deselorating for an off ramp from I-57 in Mattoon IL to enter onto RTE 16. The car made a huge search and a loud knocking near could be heard from the engine compartment. The cabin began to have smoke enter from the air vents. No warning lights where illuminated on the driver's control panel. The noise stopped and the car resumed it regular forward motion. Yet large amounts of smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the car.
I have a sorento that does not even have 60k miles on it. The car is a 2013, I bought the car less than 1 yr ago and after having it for 7 months, I being told by the mechanics at the facility that the car needs a new engine. The car broke down in the middle of the highway while I was on my way to work.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Kia Sorento
- Electrical system 116 complaints
- Body & structure 92 complaints
- Brakes 89 complaints
- Lighting 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Air bags 60 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Seats 33 complaints