Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Sorento has 4 recalls, 807 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
807
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
17V586000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat t...
16V862000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sporta...
22V703000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light flashing going into limp mode |
| Oct 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and idlin... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Yesterday our car was making a knocking noise. It lost power temporarily. Upon pressing the gas ped... |
| Sep 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle had started independently. ... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My kids and I were driving when my engine started making a loud noise. I pulled over and turned it o... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Steering wheel airbag failed to inflate |
| Aug 6, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am writing to file a formal complaint against Kia America, Inc. regarding the mishandling of a war... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My high beams and low beams are starting to shut off randomly while driving. They are burning out we... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while seated inside the vehicle with th... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel injectors become unseated randomly causing gas to be sprayed inside engine compartment. Issue ... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to escalate an unresolved issue regarding a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign perfor... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Faulty cameras to allow the AEB and LDWS to work accordingly. Warning lights are on due to faulty sy... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | ENGINE | In early July, my vehicle's check engine light turned on. I took it to a reputable local mechanic in... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | STEERING | Vehicle steers with more resistance to the left but very loose and easy to the right. Dealership dia... |
| Jun 28, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On XXX, the oil warning light was illuminated in our 2017 Kia Sorento SXL and that the vehicle was l... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | ENGINE | bought car from carmax. engine knock sensor went bad and engine is knocking. kia states engine is no... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Following an engine replacement performed at Billion Auto Kia in Rapid City, SD, I began experiencin... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4L GDI engine seized due to connecting rod bearing failure confirmed by P1326 dia... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute a repair charge and report unacceptable se... |
| May 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I found that he ignition key can be removed from my 2017 Kia Sorento while the transmission is not i... |