Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Kia Sorento has 1 recall, 122 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
122
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Office of Defects Investigation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jers... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My Oil Pressure Switch is diagnosed as faulty by independent service center as well as Kia. Kia is d... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Component/System Affected: UNKNOWN – suspected fuel system or related component due to strong gasoli... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | To the Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding NHTSA Recal... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine check light is on and the car is using more oil than it should. I had the oil changed and... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I bought a Kia 2020 from Long Lewis 3 days after i got it the check engine light come on, I called a... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil consumption, causing 8 spark plugs and dangerous driving. Refusing to cover under warranty. |
| Jan 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car is in shop 3rd time 2020 sorento with 2.4l thete ii gdi engine. In May e went in p1326 code o... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil is leaking from my car. The dealership said I would need to replace the engine. The car is only ... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine is burning oil despite all maintenance being up to date and having fewer than 80k miles. ... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I had a horrible experience with my 2020 Kia Sorento and I can't seem to get... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I wanted to add to a previous claim I had already submitted, I found an item that had fallen out of ... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have placed below what I have sent to Kia company. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving my vehicle and all the sudden all the lights on my dashboard came on, I am going to tr... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving 2 minutes away from my house and all of the sudden every warning light on the dashboar... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the conta... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Around 100,000 miles I noticed that my engine was going through a lot of oil. Every time I would ge... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light came on indicating a problem with cylinder 4(P0304). Replaced all spark plugs and... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The oil pan got a large crack in it right by the plug |
| Oct 31, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine light is on. Codes show cylinder 4 misfire. Code P0304. My vehicle slows down while drivi... |