2006 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
The 2006 Kia Sorento has 56 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
56
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN KIA OF MIDDLETOWN (4961 ROUTE 17M, NEW HAMPTON, NY 10958) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2006 Kia Sorento electrical system — 15% 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.