2013 Kia Sorento problems
The 2013 Kia Sorento has 1,299 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (40%) concerns engine. After that come electrical system (9%) and body & structure (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,299 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 40% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 37 and 71
- Injuries and deaths
- 53 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 867 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 134 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 89 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 91 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 129 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 109 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 135 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 102 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 50 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 14 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Among the 867 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 79,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 89,000 miles (396 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 37 complaints mention a crash; 71 complaints mention a fire; 53 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 22 model years of the Kia Sorento with enough data (578 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While turning into a parking lot during inclement weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal pole. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, neck and back pains that required medical attention. The passenger sustained a back injury that required medical attention.
July 3, 2020 car caught on fire. Engine replace 2017. Less than 40,000 miles on new motor. 2019 high pressure fuel pump recalled. It was inspected and replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact maneuver to the side of the road and waited approximately ten minutes. The vehicle was turned off and the contact waited approximately thirty more minutes. The vehicle restarted normally, but could not exceed 40 MPH. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle actuator control failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired.
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.