Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls, 406 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
406
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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... |
| 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 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shifter stuck in park |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The paint is peeling off the roof and front of vehicle. The car is (2019) out of the 3\36 warranty a... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Car would randomly stall and jerk while accelerating. Unsafe to drive. May cause accident. Having to... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ENGINE | On Saturday February 7th, while driving home, the vehicle suddenly caught fire without any warning. ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | after purchasing from carmax 6 months later the paint above the windshield is peeling off in huge ch... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | The oil pressure switch on my 2019 KIA Sorento comes on when coming to a stop. This has occurred eve... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The oil pressure switch is faulty. The oil indicator light comes on when I'm idling, and I'm also l... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that there was an engine oil leak on the dri... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | I have 2019 Kia Seranto . In November 2024 started leaking oil the oil filter casing was cracked. Ja... |