2013 Kia Sorento Power Train Problems
- 52
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 52 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 6 records
- engine light · 6 records
- stop light · 5 records
- where diagnosed · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the interstate and at 70 mph i had sudden power failure and the the engine completely died. After about 30 minutes it started up just long enough to go a half a mile and it did the same thing. 10 hrs later it started up again and we were able to have a diagnostic reading done which showed nothing. The battery and alternator were tested and are both working completely fine. Later on it ran fine for…
ODI 11301760
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that the rpms dropped all the way down and the traction indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle shook while traveling and also quickly surged forward and then slowed down. The vehicle also shut off while driving around a corner. Spradley kia (2145 hwy 50 west, pueblo, co 81008, [redacted]) performed a diagnostic test, but no codes were found. An…
ODI 11269355
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle has high oil consumption, roughly one quart of oil per one thousand miles driven. Quick searches online have revealed this is a common problem.
ODI 11254076
Engine · Power Train
I have a sorento that does not even have 60k miles on it. The car is a 2013, i bought the car less than 1 yr ago and after having it for 7 months, i being told by the mechanics at the facility that the car needs a new engine. The car broke down in the middle of the highway while i was on my way to work.
ODI 11233878
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Initial issue-vehicle was driving perfectly and we had just gotten back from the store. No indication of issues. We were going to go somewhere and noticed key fob not working. We unlock the door manually and when we went to start it horn started going off and car would not start. We read into issues and we decided to take battery in to get checked and it was full charged. We cleaned battery cables and got car…
ODI 11219454
Power Train
Car slows and stalls and rpms drop to zero when driving on highways and sitting in the driveway. Car will restart at some point but not right away each time. This has happened about 8 times since january 2019. Check engine light comes on sometimes. All evidence points to sc106, but my vin isn't included in the recall.
ODI 11204088
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While exiting a highway, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and became stuck. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road as it lost electrical power. The vehicle finally stopped and the emergency brake was applied. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine…
ODI 11184762
Engine · Power Train
Our family was driving on the interstate and the vehicle started making a low clicking noise. We got off on the next exit and the car just turned off. No signals or lights turned on. After inspection from the dealership it was discovered that the engine rod bearing had blown out and made a hole on the engine. The vehicle only had approximately 72k miles on it. How does this happen. Recalls for other kia sorento have…
ODI 11217893
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
As i was trying to park i put the car in reverse and apply the break and put it down into drive as i dropped it to drive i heard a loud bang. Once the bang happen the front left driver's tire seized up car started accelerated but we're not going anywhere the right tire facing forward the left tire facing 45 to the west. After further examination it looks like the axle had been ripped ripped from the transmission as…
ODI 11140113
Engine · Power Train
Recall notice for engine and engine cooling recall power train
ODI 11124412
Engine · Power Train
Pcm recall. Vehicle stalls at stops and slowing of vehicle. August 6 turned off engine would not restart after parking in driveway and turning engine off. August 4 and 5, 2018 vehicle stalled when i was coming to a stop on the road in town.
ODI 11119533
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to riverchase kia (2200 us-31, pelham, al) where it was diagnosed that the brake shift interlock mechanism was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced one of the mechanisms due to the vehicle being inspected and serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v626000 (power train). The…
ODI 11101171
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have never received a recall letter from the kia manufacturing corp. Only to here about them on the tv news.
ODI 11098206
Engine · Power Train
The when is in motion or driving it feels like dragging and looks like it wants to change gears but it don't when it needs too . I am scared this can be one of those cars that are getting in fire i am always having the kids in this car what can i do .,.. And is an ongoing just very worry
ODI 11140098
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Purchased the sorento february 2017, and had noticed a miss in it in november. Sometime in march, the vehicle was down to about a quarter of a tank of gas and it started jerking very badly and losing power.
ODI 11089865
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I had a power train recall on my vehicle. Took to a kia repair shop and they did nothing to fix the problem. The problem still exist and i'm very distraught about it. While driving my vehicle doesn't have any power to accelerate. They said it was a rea safety problem and the computer will not allow the vehicle to accelerate. Im ready to take whom ever to court to resolve this problem.
Crash reported
ODI 11268232
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I have repeatedly contacted kia corporate and the dealership regarding an axle issue. It is the same exact issue that nhsta has issued a recall notice for 2014 model vehicles. My axle is in jeopardy of fracturing - company will not repair the issue because they say 2013s aren't covered. Summary: kia motors corp. Is recalling certain model year [redacted] sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march…
ODI 11052009
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2013 sorrento has stalled 2 times in the last 2 weekson the freeway. When bringing it to the dealer there are no ebngine codes. I see that from 2011 to 2013 there has been a pcm update for this issue sc106. And dealer states my vin is not on the list even tho it falls into the year catagory. I will continue to go to the dealer.this is unsafe when you lose brakes and steering while on the freeway.
ODI 11030651
Engine · Power Train
Around 4:30am (still dark outside) i was on my way to work, my engine was making knocking sounds and i started to get off on an exit, all of the sudden it seemed as if every light on the dashboard came on, the oil change light and some signs i've never seen before lighted up, the car went dead and came back on instantly, the steering wheel locked and i could no longer accelerate almost causing a major car accident.…
ODI 11056995
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pete kia where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11000877
Power Train
Vehicle stalls suddenly while driving 72 mph in traffic, thrusts me over steering wheel. I was able to get it to right lane. Puzzled found out tires are fine. Upon returned to hwy, vehicle will not accelerate over 60 mph. Towed car. Mechanics runs code and find no incidents. They drive car and find nothing. Ten days, later car mimics same behaviors. Very dangerous as i am in traffic and cars are behind me. Tows car…
ODI 11005319
Engine · Power Train
The car was being driven and caught fire on rural roads about 50mph.the dog and my significant other were able to get out of the vehicle and my s.o.'s quick thinking...snow in the engine helped extinguish the flames. A game warden arrived and the car was towed to a kia dealership who replaced the entire engine free of cost.
Fire reported
ODI 10958524
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When i put my car into reverse it makes this baring grind noise even when i am going into reverse. It continues to make this noise as i am driving. Also sometimes it will stop but then start again when i make a turn and continue making the grind or baring noise. Also if i am at a stop light and i press the gas paddle it makes this grind noise. When i looked up recall for this i had found exactly what it could be and…
ODI 11105190
Engine · Power Train
In late june my engine started s knocking noise while i was driving and all of the sudden the car stalled in the middle of the street. I tried turning it on and the engine just kept making the knocking noise. I had my car towed to a mechanic and he let me know that my engine needed to be replaced. In september, i received a letter from kia dated august 29,2016, stating that they were extending my warranty on my…
ODI 10909518
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought my kia on 6/17/2016 and today 3 days later i am driving the car and it starts powering down while i am at 70mph. Scary to say the least. There is also a jerking forward movement that i get, but today was the scariest, the car actually stopped with no power while driving. I had to pull aside and restart the car. What the hell is this. M daughter could have been in the car. This is crazy a 2013 car shutting…
ODI 10875330