2023 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 2023 Kia Sorento, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving down the highway on cruise control going 67 on a 65. The car started revving up and then proceeded to go faster. I turned off the cruise control but its continued to speed up. I stomped on the brake 4 or 5 times with no effect. I rammed into the back of a bus at 110 mph.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the HVAC system, there was an abnormal burning plastic odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the blower motor relay had short circuited and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact performed a repair based on guidance from the mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Kia Sorento
- Engine 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 17 complaints