2009 Model Year

Kia Sorento

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
55
Recalls
1
Crashes
2
Severe
6

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V088000 Feb 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine, ESC, and ABS warning lights were illuminated...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Apr 2025

My check engine light is on. It has been on for over 2 or more years. Nobody knows what the codes mean. My timing chain needs to be replaced. My tires...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Aug 2024

Driving on the interstate @ 65mph the car cut off then caught on fire. Smoke came in the car we pulled over to emergency lane exited the car and then...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 15 MPH, she activated the windshield wipers and t...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraul...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 2022

Currently my ESC OFF warning light is lit on my dash, and while lit my vehicle has trouble accelerating from 0 to 40 mph. The warning light goes on an...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the warning message "ASC-OFF" appeared on the instrument pa...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYD...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SORRENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HY...

Electrical System
May 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART T...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Kia Sorento has 55 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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