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2019 Kia Sorento transmission problems

The 2019 Kia Sorento has 50 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

50

Transmission complaints

8%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

The evening of December 13, the driver noticed an engine rattle when accelerating. No “check engine” or other warnings were displayed. The morning of December 14, the vehicle stalled. The driver waited then restarted the vehicle, which immediately turned over. The driver perceived no issues…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 14, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2019 Kia Sorento transmission — 8% 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.