2015 Model Year

Kia Sorento

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
729
Recalls
0
Crashes
20
Severe
46

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light il...

Engine
Aug 2026

I am filing this complaint regarding a suspected safety defect involving the Theta II engine in my 2015 Kia Sorento. The vehicle developed progressive...

Exterior Lighting
Apr 2026

Formal Complaint on Seized Headlight Sockets and Kia’s Obstruction of Essential Safety Maintenance 1. Incident & Discovery of Defect: I am the owner...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I was driving on the highway when I proceeded to the turn lane to turn left crossing two lanes of traffic and the vehicle just shut down no warning wh...

Tires
Jan 2026

- I was driving down 55 mph. on dark, busy highway in Sarasota, Florida (Fruitville Rd.) at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2025. - Su...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2026

Yes there was a recall in a module control panel which still is messed up. It’s been replaced a couple x. Also the dim lights since I bought the car h...

Exterior Lighting
Jan 2026

The low beam headlights do not illuminate the highway sufficiently to drive safely. I lowered the aim of my high beam to be able to drive at night an...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 2026

I was driving down a very busy road and with no warning my car lost power. It would turn over but not start back up. I was stuck in the middle of a bu...

Engine
Dec 2025

Faulty motor I have changed oil early every time and every mechanic I’ve been to said the Kia motor is always doing this ! I still owe 9k on this car!...

Seats
Dec 2025

Metal rod on driver seat broke

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Kia Sorento has 729 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 20 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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