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…”
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.