Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Kia Sorento has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | My check engine light is on. It has been on for over 2 or more years. Nobody knows what the codes me... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Currently my ESC OFF warning light is lit on my dash, and while lit my vehicle has trouble accelerat... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:... |
| Jan 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:... |
| Jan 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | MY 2009 KIA SORENTO (87810 MILES) HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 2014. IN SEPT 2014, WHILE WARRAN... |
| May 12, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ESC OFF SENSOR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN STARTING VEHICLE OR WHEN IN MOTION/DRIVING. E... |
| Jul 17, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KIA SORENTO DOORS LOCKS DO NOT WORK FROM INTERIOR SWITCH OR KEY REMOTE CONTROL, THE DEALER JUST CHAN... |