Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Sorento has 45 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Office of Defects Investigation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jers... |
| 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 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 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... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Burning oil at dangerous rates. No leak yet having to refill oil weekly. Burning at a rate of 2q per... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle Information: Make: Kia Model: Sorento Year: 2020 VIN: [XXX] Mileage: ~80,000 miles Co... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine is consuming oil at a rapid rate that could be potentially dangerous. This is happening t... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine has started to burn excessive amounts of oil causing the oil light to flash. I took the ca... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is burning excessive amounts of oil with no leak |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Sorento has ALWAYS had regular maintenance , very well taken care of. Started using oil arou... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine oil level drops from "Full" to "Low" after driving approximately 2,000 miles. I have visi... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure while traveling on the highway with no warning. No check engine lights came ... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine was in limp mode after having the KBS software earlier this year installed. Engine is current... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?- ... |