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2016 Kia Sorento electrical system problems

The 2016 Kia Sorento has 114 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

114

Electrical System complaints

7%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SORENTO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE HER HOME. AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 2, 2016 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA has 114 complaints about the 2016 Kia Sorento electrical system — 7% 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.