2015 Kia Sorento engine problems
368 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2015 Kia Sorento, which is 38% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 368 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 177 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 25 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 18 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 177 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
How can NHTSA give a 5-star safety rating to a 2015 kia sorrento based on a 2013 crash test done on this model vehicle when there is obvious a problem with this vehicle in the 2014/2015 kia sorrento models. Since 2014, there has been at least 2 serious injuries and other complaints due to this defect and its non-deployent of airbags, etc. (please look at the photos, video & small overlay crash report at [link removed] manufactiurer was well aware of this since they redesigned the 2016 model.
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the engine had failed. The engine was replaced with an OEM engine. On another occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Kia Sorento
- Body & structure 100 complaints
- Lighting 92 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints