2020 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2020 Kia Sorento, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her daughter saw smoke coming out of the vehicle. The contact stated that as she opened the vehicle, she saw flames on the front side of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure.
The contact owned a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated the fuse box located on the driver's side had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was provided; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. A Police report was filed and provided to the contact. The dealer was not contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Kia Sorento
- Engine 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints