Kia Sorento 2003-2013
Model Sorento made by Kia got 11 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and fuel system, other.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento 2003 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 484 |
| Kia Sorento 2004 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 394 |
| Kia Sorento 2005 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 452 |
| Kia Sorento 2006 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 385 |
| Kia Sorento 2007 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 192 |
| Kia Sorento 2008 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 260 |
| Kia Sorento 2009 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 53 |
| Kia Sorento 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Kia Sorento 2011 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 6 | 1239 |
| Kia Sorento 2012 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 190 |
| Kia Sorento 2013 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 87 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 005 | 09/01/2002 | 10000103 | Installation of genuine kia battery replacement. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| SC-079 | 02/01/2010 | 10033367 | Kia: in some vehicles with 2.4l engine produced 10/23/09-12/14/09 and vehicles with 3.5l engine produced 10/23/09-01/21/10, an ems connector may not have been properly snapped into place. kia has identified two field vehicles which did no | 08/16/2010 | |
| 007 | 01/01/2003 | 10001471 | Rear defogger fuse malfunction. models produced from 9/02 to 10/02. *tt | 05/09/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 003 | 01/01/2003 | 10001030 | Evaporative canister service on vehicles produced before 10/18/02. *tt | 04/10/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 28 | 1 | |
| The passenger side air bag light stayed on, even though there was no one sitting in the seat, or if some was sitting in the seat. the dealer stated that this is normal for this seat. the dealer stated the sensor would be replaced, however the service center has refused. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/04/2010 | 3750 | 1 | |
| At approximately 3750 miles noticed a loud sound coming from passenger side of car it was like a rattling sound when driving over certain parts of the freeway. when i arrived at my destination i went to the passenger door and noticed the bolt connecting the passenger seat to the floor of my sorento was loose therefore the seat had become loose i have instructed the dealer to please check all bolts and tighten if necessary as it is a safety issue. i've never owed a vehicle that has screws loose on front seats as well as 3rd row back seats. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Kia sorento rental vehicle. consumer writes in regards to the electronic stability control in winter driving conditions *tgw the consumer stated twice while going uphill on icy streets with snow on top of the ice, he came to a complete stop because the traction control progressively braked to a stop as each wheel slipped. the solution was to put the car in reverse and back up since it would not go forward. the traction control was counterproductive on slippery slopes. the consumer stated if the vehicle was equipped with limited slip locking differential, he would have continued to go forward. the consumer stated when he made a turn on an ice-covered main street, the electronic stability control stop the right front wheel and brought it a stop. the consumer stated he no longer had control of the vehicle. the consumer stated selling vehicle, which lock up on is was not safe. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph the driver heard a popping noise which came from the rear of the vehicle. the driver was able to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder where it was determined that the rear passenger side tire blew out. the vehicle was towed. *nm | |||
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Kia sorento rental vehicle. consumer writes in regards to the electronic stability control in winter driving conditions *tgw the consumer stated twice while going uphill on icy streets with snow on top of the ice, he came to a complete stop because the traction control progressively braked to a stop as each wheel slipped. the solution was to put the car in reverse and back up since it would not go forward. the traction control was counterproductive on slippery slopes. the consumer stated if the vehicle was equipped with limited slip locking differential, he would have continued to go forward. the consumer stated when he made a turn on an ice-covered main street, the electronic stability control stop the right front wheel and brought it a stop. the consumer stated he no longer had control of the vehicle. the consumer stated selling vehicle, which lock up on is was not safe. *jb | |||