2019 Kia Sorento engine problems
The 2019 Kia Sorento has 162 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
162
Engine complaints
26%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Driving to the store and l smell smoke. Pull up to Walmart entrance because l seen a fireman going in. So, l got out to ask him to come help me l smell smoke by time l got back to the car fire started. He was able to put it out but my vent in my second row is burn, side my driver seat a burn a…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2019 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 162 complaints about the 2019 Kia Sorento engine — 26% 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.