Kia Sorento Engine problems by year

My radiator had to be replaced because a rock flew in and punctured it. After speaking with my insurance adjuster, they made me aware that there isn't any real protection for the radiator or ac compressor. I went online and I noticed that this is an ongoing problem with KIA. I didn't receive any warning lights about low coolant or anything. If this happen to someone else, and they don't notice the leak their engine could overheat. Most people said they have installed a mesh barrier themselves to protect the radiator. KIAs warranty does not cover it because it's seen as an incidental when really it is a design flaw. My car is a 2026, it's insane to have to replace the radiator already.

i havent had a engine failure yet. but i have had an ongoing engine issue that has yet to be found. i have been experiencing clunking/pinging sound from the engine. can not pin point where the issues is coming from. everytime i rev it or even at idle. it makes the sound. when i rev it its very noticable. i took it to the dealership for a diagnosis and they couldnt replicate it. but once the car had been warmed up to operating temp with a fair amount of load on it, it started to make the sound. young kia in layton,...

Vehicle caught on fire under neath while driving

Severe high-pressure fuel system failure and engine oil fuel dilution creating a fire hazard and engine seizure risk following a corporate engine replacement. On July 15, 2026, my 2016 Kia Sorento (2.4L GDI) received a corporate-covered engine block replacement due to rod bearing failure. On September 30, 2026 (2,332 miles later), the vehicle jerked violently while driving. Inspection revealed the engine oil was heavily diluted with gasoline due to an internal failure of the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), creating...

While making a right hand turn at an intersection, the engine shut off and I was able to drift into a parking lot - the entire dash board lite up different indicators. Turned off ignition, waited about 15 minutes and attempted to start; however, immediately upon starting the engine started to run rough so immediately shut it back off. Had towed to a service repair shop who has informed me that the vehicle is in need of a long block remove and replace.

I read about some 2019 Kia Serento with V 6 engine have recall for leaking oil sensor. Yet when I look up my vin it is not listed ? Looking for any recourse for why some vin numbers are not covered when this is a problem ??

1. Headlight Failure (Recall Malfunction): Last year, my headlights began intermittently shutting completely off while driving at night, creating an immediate visibility hazard. Kia of Palmdale performed the designated recall repair, but the dangerous defect remains. The headlights still shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. 2. Shift Lock Failure: In May 2024, just two months after purchasing the vehicle, the shift lock mechanism failed completely. This intermittently prevented the vehicle from...

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact had received notification of Kia Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign: SC340 Electronic Control Module (ECM). After the vehicle received the software update, the vehicle started jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. After the initial failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer five times for diagnostic tests. The contact stated that a transmission flush, transmission reset, and other repairs where performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer for additional assistance. The failure mileage was 46,519.

My Car started to have extreme oil consumption around 100,000 miles I was able to keep it maintained by adding oil frequently but finally part of my motor stopped functioning and I was forced to replace my motor. I got my car back June 22,2026 but the new motor also has had the same issue. I did purchase a warranty for 3 years but unfortunately it only covers one replacement. This motor did not even last 6 months.

Vehicle caught on fire when driving, putting my mother's life and her passenger at risk. My mother is an elderly Deaf woman, but was able to pull over in time for Fire Department to help contain fire. There were no warning lamps or messages of any problems with car, the car started smoking (smoke also entered cabin) and they pulled over where there was a fire under hood and bystander call emergency services. The car is currently at a tow lot and should be available for inspection upon request. We are waiting for car to be inspected by insurance.

The engine failed due to a manufacturing defect that is well known in the company but they aren't calling it a recall, they are calling it an improvement and therefore my car isn't qualifying and isn't being repaired

My check engine light came on. I took my vehicle to AutoZone so that they could tell me what the code read. The code read, cylinder 2 and cylinder 3 misfire. I replaced all 4 cylinders and spark plugs. 6 months after replacing all the parts, I had the check in light come on (flashing) while driving out of town. I was able to drive the vehicle back to town and after the vehicle sat majority of the day, it cleared on its own. Almost a year to the original date, I had my check engine light come back on. I took my vehicle back to AutoZone and the code read, cylinder 3 misfire. They were able to clear the code but it came back on within 30 seconds.

I bought a used 2020 Kia Sorento LX 2.4L in 2022. It had 15,000 miles on it. AT 50,000 miles I noticed it was consuming oil. I have been changing the oil at 5,000 mile intervals even though the manual calls out to do it every 7,500 miles. I have records of the maintenance for every oil change done on this vehicle. I kept a log and now at 54,740 miles it is consuming 1 quart every 500 miles or so. I took it to the dealer on 10/19/2026 and was told that since I was not the original owner there was no warranty...

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I am the original owner of a 2016 Kia Sorento and have lived at my original registration address since purchasing the vehicle. The engine suddenly and catastrophically failed/seized due to internal rod bearing failure. The local Kia dealership is denying the recall engine replacement because the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) software update was not performed. However, Kia America failed to mail me a statutory recall notice to my verified address. The dealership is weaponizing Kia's own notification failure to deny coverage for an acknowledged safety defect."