2005 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
The 2005 Kia Sorento has 52 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
52
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“Electrical fire under drivers dash. While trying to drive the kia . called fire department and they responded quickly. I know there was recall on 2006 and believe 2005 should have been included Thanks [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the 2005 Kia Sorento electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.