Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, 215 complaints.
3
Recalls
215
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V088000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module an...
11V473000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER A...
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Kia Sorento 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | My 2008 Kia Sorento parked inside a garage for 2 days, not running, not idling, without the key in t... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My ABS sent codes saying there's moisture in the ABS Module,Brake Light Switch may malfunction are c... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorrento. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passen... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS brakes in slippery/snowy/icy when pressed hard will make a noise and feel in the brake pedal... |
| Sep 28, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated upon reversing out of his garage, the brake ... |
| May 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I bought my sorento used and the airbag light is lit on the front dash in both where the guages are ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Run away throttle, then part throttle, then stalls. Very unsafe. NHTSA action# dp21003 Problem com... |
| Mar 14, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminat... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning o... |
| Jul 9, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Driver airbag light has been on a year I keep checking for recalls but none are shown. What is my ne... |
| Jun 19, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V... |
| Jun 10, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I pulled into my driveway and the car shut off and I heard a pop, never had an issue before this. Up... |
| Sep 9, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPE... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLU... |
| Aug 20, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING ABOUT... |
| Aug 5, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Even after having the ESC and relay box replaced the vehicle has become much worse. It's shuts down ... |
| Aug 4, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ISSUES CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO TURN ON. I TOOK THE VEH... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS ON, PASSENGER SIDE SEEMS OPERATIONAL. IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, DURING ... |
| Jul 30, 2020 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. COMPUTER CODE INDICATES THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE SENSOR. AIR ... |
| Jul 2, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR FOR THE PUBLISHED RECALL AND NOW THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK. T... |