2015 Kia Sorento brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 37 complaints for the 2015 Kia Sorento, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Motor shuts down completely disabling the car electronically. I lose my brakes and my steering. In February 2020, I almost died driving the vehicle the car engine seized while driving and was replaced by KIA. I never received an itemized bill from Dealership they stole the rental from my private driveway to and stole $5,000 and my belongings from the vehicle. One June 29.2021 I almost died again driving the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle smoke was present coming from under the hood. Upon inspection it was determined that the brake fluid was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer coral springs kia located at 9330 w atlantic blvd, coral springs, fl 33071 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Kia Sorento
- Engine 368 complaints
- Body & structure 100 complaints
- Lighting 92 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints