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2017 Kia Sorento Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 12 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2024STRUCTUREAbove the windshield on the driver's side, paint is progressively peeling away with regular operatio...
Dec 23, 2023STRUCTUREThe vehicle is in immacutlate condition and when I went to wash it yesterday I noticed what appear t...
Jul 28, 2023STRUCTUREThe paint on the hood of this vehicle rapidly flew off the hood while traveling on I95 creating a si...
Oct 8, 2022STRUCTUREPaint delamination on hood.
May 7, 2022STRUCTUREPaint is peeling on hood
Aug 2, 2021STRUCTUREThe rear door handle fell off as I went to open it. This is also the side that my 5-year-old daughte...
Jul 31, 2021STRUCTURECan not open the liftgate either from the liftgate button or the emergency release lever in the lift...
Feb 1, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWHITE SMOKE IN EXHAUST AND LOUD GRIND WHEN COLD START. PAINT IS PEELING IN THE BACK
Nov 9, 2020STRUCTURETHE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF.
Feb 21, 2020STRUCTUREAUTOMATIC REAR LIFTGATE CLOSED ON MY HAND AND DID NOT RELEASE. SENSORS DID NOT ACTIVATE. CAR WAS PA...
Jan 19, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO IMPAC...
Jan 4, 2019STRUCTUREI OWN A 2017 KIA SORENTO AND EXPERIENCED AN EXPLODING SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING NO MORE THAN 20 MPH ON 1...

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