2020 Model Year

Kia Sorento

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
118
Recalls
1
Crashes
9
Severe
31

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V703000 Sep 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE Fire
Nov 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I had a horrible experience with my 2020 Kia Sorento and I can't seem to get anyone to respond to me. This very upsetting. My...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2026

Check engine light came on indicating a problem with cylinder 4(P0304). Replaced all spark plugs and coil pack to no avail. Car still struggles to acc...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Oct 2026

Car is in shop 3rd time 2020 sorento with 2.4l thete ii gdi engine. In May e went in p1326 code of death, knocking and blinking light. They put a b...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Component/System Affected: UNKNOWN – suspected fuel system or related component due to strong gasoline odor. Vehicle is available for inspection upon...

Engine
Feb 2026

The engine is burning oil despite all maintenance being up to date and having fewer than 80k miles. Kia of Duluth Service Center checked the oil and s...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
Feb 2026

To the Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding NHTSA Recall 22V703000 (Kia Recall SC249) involving my 2020 K...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I bought a Kia 2020 from Long Lewis 3 days after i got it the check engine light come on, I called and told them, then around the 5th day black smut s...

Engine
Jan 2026

My engine light is on. Codes show cylinder 4 misfire. Code P0304. My vehicle slows down while driving. It takes time to excelerate to a reasonable s...

Engine
Jan 2026

The engine check light is on and the car is using more oil than it should. I had the oil changed and had to add quarts before 2000 miles. I called Kia...

Engine
Jan 2026

The engine began leaking and burning oil, and general engine issues.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Kia Sorento has 118 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 9 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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