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2023 Kia Sorento drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 22 complaints for the 2023 Kia Sorento, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
22 10% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred more than five times within a month. The failure occurred after a previous repair was performed by the dealer.

Reported at 21,700 miles, September 2025 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop or while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The message “Transmission Fluid Low” was displayed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 208,600 miles, July 2026

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