2016 Kia Sorento engine problems
728 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is 44% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 728 44% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 205 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 33
- 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 | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 21 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 41 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 41 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 23 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 205 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 33 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The contact stated that smoke entered the vehicle through the air conditioning vents and that flames emerged from the floorboard area near the driver's seat. Immediately, the contact pulled the vehicle over to the right side of the road and exited the vehicle as the front end burst into flames. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.
Takata recall while driving my car, it completely shut off in the middle of the road. It was almost like it was out of gas but had a full tank gas. We tested the battery also. It still failed to start back. It would not start back after multiple attempts and I had to get it towed yesterday. The mechanics I had it towed to says they think it may have something to do with the engine but are unsure.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Kia Sorento
- Drivetrain & axles 123 complaints
- Body & structure 112 complaints
- Electrical system 107 complaints
- Steering 80 complaints
- Lighting 67 complaints
- Cruise control 63 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints