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2017 Kia Sorento electrical system problems

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 96 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

96

Electrical System complaints

9%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF AN AUTO BODY SHOP OVER THE WEEKEND, THE CENTER CONSOLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MELTED CENTER CONSOLE AND BURNT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WERE DISCOVERED BY AN AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN. A POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 9, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA has 96 complaints about the 2017 Kia Sorento electrical system — 9% 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.