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2017 Kia Sorento Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 31 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2025POWER TRAINCar is losing power, won't go into gear, slipping
Nov 13, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a...
Nov 7, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI am reporting a serious defect involving my 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4 Liter GDI engine (VIN [XXX] ) At ...
Feb 24, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). ...
Oct 19, 2024POWER TRAINThe engine failed at a little over 73,000 miles. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the ...
Jan 8, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMLost power on the freeway, flashing check engine light. Dealership said my fuel injectors failed cau...
Jan 6, 2024POWER TRAINKia lost power on the interstate. I was able to pull to the side of the road and then the car comple...
Dec 6, 2023POWER TRAINWe bought this vehicle on September 23, 2023 It had 72,935 miles. On October 15, 2003 After three ...
Sep 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINECars burns a qt of oil every 200 miles oil smells just like gas
Jun 16, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEConsistent excessive oil consumption from about 90k until it died at 127k while on the highway going...
Mar 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy name is [XXX] and live in Topsham, ME. I purchased a 2017 Kia Sorrento from Bill Dodge Auto Gro...
Jan 29, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve...
Nov 1, 2022POWER TRAINCar is jerking into 2nd gear while driving which causes tension on neck and back. Transmission also...
Oct 13, 2022POWER TRAINRear Differential Coupling Assembly leak, to where it needs to be replaced. Loud noises coming from ...
Sep 10, 2022POWER TRAINWhile on a road trip down south, at my first gas stop, the vehicle's gear shift was stuck in park an...
Aug 25, 2022POWER TRAINThe 4 wheel drive coupling assembly is leaking oil covering the rear differential actuator motor. Ki...
Aug 13, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEHigh consumption of oil (5 qrts in a week and a half). It failed the recommended test set forth by m...
Aug 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE1.Engine is consuming 2-3 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Kia consumer services instructed me to p...
Jun 15, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWe purchased the vehicle with 45000 miles, within a year, the vehicle started to run very badly, car...
Jun 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...

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