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2017 Kia Sorento Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 80 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Sorento

Engine
299
Other
101
Steering
94
Lights
92
Electrical
80
Powertrain
31
Speed Control
14
Brakes
12
Structure
12
Airbags
10
Fuel System
9
Seat Belts
6
Visibility
5

80

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI am submitting a safety complaint regarding a **2017 Kia Sorento SXL** equipped with a **3.3L Lambd...
Feb 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost pow...
Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESThe car gets stuck and will not shift out of park. I've had to use the manual override. And when t...
Nov 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThere’s a big loud buzzing noise every time you open the tailgate. Sometimes it doesn’t lock, you ha...
Oct 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOn October 26, 2025, Sunday, I was cleaning my windows. I discovered both rear windows would not ro...
Jul 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights turn off at night when set in the auto position and turn on when the car is off
May 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEATSThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and runni...
Apr 27, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI am unsure what component system failed or malfunctioned. The car is in the toe place. It's a total...
Mar 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEThis is the third time I’m having to take my SUV to the Kia dealership because my check engine light...
Dec 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINECoolant system not functioning properly replace thermostat and worked a day then back to overheating...
Sep 28, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI was driving down an interstate when my check engine light came on and began to flash. The car then...
Sep 24, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen the headlights are in auto mode, they turn off and on sporadically. There are times that the c...
Aug 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI was driving down the highway at night and out of nowhere my head lights turn off. Leaving me and m...
Jul 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERShifter isn't releasing from park. They state the Body Control Module (BCM) I been reading on this a...
Apr 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE1.Component/System Failure: The issue involves a recurring failure of the oil pressure switch, which...
Feb 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEThe vehicle just lost power at 75mph on [XXX] heading home to Princeton, ME, started vibrating reall...
Dec 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI just purchased this vehicle on Saturday.And now my engine light is on.It is blinking.I did my rese...
Dec 4, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI live in VA, bought my Sorento in 2018. Every winter when the temps drop below freezing my car wil...
Oct 11, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOil consumption. My car is always empty after 3000 miles. I am always having to put oil in my car. N...
Oct 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEMy Kia Sorento uses roughly 2-4 quarts of oil every week or 2. The smell of oil is so strong in the ...

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