2020 Kia Sorento drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2020 Kia Sorento, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I have a 2020 kia sorento v6. When the engine is cold or has been sitting for an hour or so, the transmission shifts erratically between 20 and 40 MPH. When coming to a stop, at the same speed, the vehicle surges forward. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership 3 times. They reprogramed the transmission module 2 times with no improvement. This problem happens in all 4 driving modes. I purchased this vehicle 10-22-2019 and the problem started about 3 or 4 days later and continues through today 2-23-2020.
I have a 2020 sorento that has ~9,000 miles on it. I was driving on the highway when the engine overheat chime started going off and the temperature gauge went hot. I pulled over and called for help, then tried to go a smidge further up the road. Within 200 yards it chimed again and the temp went hot. Put an entire jug of coolant in and my rescue driver informed me that there was a trail of coolant pouring out behind me.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Kia Sorento
- Engine 70 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints