2023 Kia Sorento engine problems
The 2023 Kia Sorento has 27 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Was driving on Dallas North Toll way when my vehicle lost acceleration. Had to pull over and engine started smoking and lit a flame under the hood. Car is now at Clay Cooley Kia in Irving, TX. Car has been there for over two weeks and I still have no answers or information regarding the plan to fix…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2023 Kia Sorento engine — 15% 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.