Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Sorento has 34 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was driving with my son when my 2015 Kia Sorento stopped in traffic. I remember warning lights com... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle has a slow speed pick up and I’m getting code p0018 and has very rough idling ! |
| Oct 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and shifted int... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine died in the middle of the right of way suddenly and would not restart. Knocking sound ensued ... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The 4 wheel drive and all wheel. During the first snow I went to use it because I live on the top of... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Takes long to switch gears going up hill it’s like a delay I have to sometime switch it into manual... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was driving on the highway when I proceeded to the turn lane to turn left crossing two lanes of tr... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | August 11,2023 My 2015 Kia Sorento engine light came on, it started bogging down, and rattling noise... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The drive train or engine suddenly locked up while driving down the road at 35mph causing the vehicl... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Purchased it 7 months ago, haven't put many miles on it and the motor is completely bad, sitting at ... |
| Jul 18, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed, unable to shift vehicle gears. Vehicle repaired by Certified Manufacturer's dea... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Airbag lights remain on regardless of what’s in the passenger seat. Engine smells like burning meta... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My vehicle was stuck in park. I noted that module 2 fuse was blown. I replaced the fuse and smelled ... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Upon accelerating causes a lot of exhaust smoke and bogs down so I can’t get out of the way and othe... |
| Oct 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | UNKNOWN. Excessive shaking, engine light started to blink and car shut off. |
| Aug 20, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Car jerks into 1st gear when stopping at a light and accelerating. Car gets stuck in 4th gear and w... |
| Mar 11, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I NOTICED MY 2015 KIA SORRENTO WAS IDLING VERY HARD. THIS STOPPED MOMENTARILY AND THEN BEGAN AGAIN A... |
| Sep 29, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | CAR LOST ACCELERATION POWER HEARD LOUD SOUND AND CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY TRANSMISSION WAS ... |
| Sep 3, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | DRIVING HOME END OF WORK DAY EVERY THING WAS NORMAL DRIVING DOWN 66 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON T... |
| Aug 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | THE CAR SEIZES, AND JERKS, LIKE A MISSFIRE. IT SCARES ME. |