Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls, 414 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
414
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 8, 2026
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...
23V639000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2019 Kia Sorento suddenly began making loud knocking noises from the engine and immediately lost ... |
| May 28, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Multiple lights on dash same time. Auto Hold, Fwd Collision, Adaptive Cruise and ABS. Code said ABS ... |
| May 23, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Leaking windshield. Water dripping into cabin. Headliner soaked with water. Windshield possibly not ... |
| May 17, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2019 Kia Sorento equipped with a Theta II engine entered limp mode and displayed a flashing check... |
| May 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine failed and is now inoperable. The vehicle has been consuming excessive oil since I purcha... |
| May 15, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle involved is a 2019 Kia Sorento with approximately 111,000 miles. Over the course of owne... |
| May 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Had to replace transmission at 133k miles. It was jolting sometimes providing a hard jolt at times w... |
| May 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2019 Kia Sorento that has experienced recurring oil loss/... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failure & excessive oil consumption causing the vehicle to overheat. Coolant low, suspect coo... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the l... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am filing a safety complaint regarding my vehicle following service performed at a Kia dealership.... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2019 Kia Sorento Issue: Engine Failure / Safety Concern Complaint: I am filing a complaint ... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof failed to proper... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2019 Sorento 3.3L suffered high oil consumption followed by a severe oil leak at the back of the ... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle bu... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle just had an oil change. It was driven after that approximately 25 miles when there was ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | About 1 month ago, i noticed on the hood, several areas (10-12) of bubbling and peeling of the paint... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There is a recall for the HAVOC system foe the years 2021-2023, 25V649 recall. My car is a 2019 kia... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shifter stuck in park |