2017 Kia Sorento fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 49 complaints for the 2017 Kia Sorento, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2017 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards massive fuel leak engine fire. The consumer stated the vehicle leaked two gallons of fuel onto the engine cover. The vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was destroyed along with some personal items.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V907000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sorento
- Engine 414 complaints
- Lighting 126 complaints
- Electrical system 97 complaints
- Steering 97 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 18 complaints