2006 Kia Sorento engine problems
The 2006 Kia Sorento has 87 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
87
Engine complaints
23%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DEEMED THE VEHICLE A…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 87 complaints about the 2006 Kia Sorento engine — 23% 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.