2013 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 288
- 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 288 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine seized · 15 records
- without warning · 10 records
- check engine · 10 records
- diagnosed engine · 9 records
- engine light · 9 records
- started making · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 80 |
| 100–150k mi | 72 |
| 1–30k mi | 67 |
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Was driving car straight down city street when it suddenly lost power and engine shut off. Was able to restart and it kept doing same thing and made a clicking noise from engine. Took it to shop and battery and alternator fine, they are telling me that engine is seizing up.
ODI 11308949
Engine
My daughter was driving on the interstate going 65 mph when she heard a helicopter like noise and the motor shut off. She was in heavy traffic and just managed to cross 2 lanes of traffic and get off the road. Car does not even crank over. Mechanic says motor is seized up.
ODI 11307760
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
While driving on the interstate with my family of four, the engine seized without warning. We were taking the off ramp from one interstate to merge onto another with no power. Luckily we were in the lane closest to the shoulder and not already in the far left fast lane with little to no room to safely get out of traffic. Mechanic noted that there was adequate clean oil. Will cost $7,000 to replace engine. Though kia…
ODI 11296685
Engine
The engine seized while i was driving on the interstate. The engine did have a minor oil leak since the time of purchase from the dealership, it was monitored and replinished reqularly and had been done the same day the engine seized.
ODI 11292308
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have taken my 2013 kia sorento to my local dealership after the latest engine recall. They upgraded software but gave no further explanation. Everytime i get my oil change its almost empty. The past 2 oil changes there has been almost no oil. Yesterday, i was driving, on the highway and check engine, oil, battery, light came on flashing and the car stalled in the middle lane of the highway. I was able to pull over…
ODI 11290316
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to kearny mesa kia ([redacted], san diego, ca 92111, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11289867
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact received assistance with pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine seized and needed to be completely replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and received a case number. The contact scheduled to have the vehicle towed…
ODI 11287523
Engine
I have taken my 2013 kia sorento to my local dealership after the latest engine recall. They replaced the dipstick,.no explanation why but the level lines are different. Recently took it back to the dealership for a grinding, vibration noise in the front end, no issue reported. The past 2 oil changes which i do every 3k.miles there has been no oil. Yesterday, i was driving, still had about 1k miles left before the…
ODI 11282549
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I already filed a claim the other day, but now my 2013 sorento has gotten even worse! My car stalled on the highway going around 65-70 mph, and power steering and acceleration completely ceased. After getting home and calling to report this, i took it for a test drive, and my engine has a very loud knocking sound coming from it, and it drives extremely rough. I never had any warning signs prior to this, and now my…
ODI 11282045
Engine
I was driving my 2013 kia sorento yesterday on the highway going about 50-55 mph when all of a sudden it stalled and the engine stopped. I pulled over immediately and noticed it was extremely hot and out of oil. I still had 1,000 miles to go according to the oil change sticker from the mechanic. No oil warning light ever came on to indicate low fuel. There are also no signs of oil leaking in or around the vehicle.…
ODI 11278689
Engine
Driving to work this morning and my 2013 kia sorento stalled. Pulled to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. Engine began a clanking noise. Had vehicle towed to my mechanic and they haven't reported back yet. Recall notice was never sent to me. Nhtsa recall number: 7v224 recall date: march 31, 2017 manufacturer recall number: sc147
ODI 11278568
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on the highway and then lost power and the engine light came on, exited the highway, went into a parking lot and then turned car off. Started car again and drove several blocks and car starting knocking and then shut off. Car would not start again.
ODI 11277836
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Have not had any problems other then having to put 2 quarts of oil in the motor every other day and it stalling to the point of almost cutting off when i start to take off. I got up put oil in the car started my day as usual, ran errands and the parked the car as usual. Went to get in it the next day and the engine light was on. Started to drive it and it made the sound as if it was misfiring. Later that day had my…
ODI 11270940
Engine
It started making a knocking and loud tapping noise when i was driving down a city streed. It kept getting louder and worse when i tried to accelerate.
ODI 11269597
Engine
The vehicle was traveling at about 45-50 mph on a major roadway when suddenly it made a noise and lost power. Couldn't immediately pull off the road and was only able to travel at 15-20 mph, with emergency flashers on, until a safe pull off could be identified.
ODI 11259137
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
Tl* the consumer owns a 2013 kia sorento. While the consumer stated that their spouse was driving 45 mph, the consumer heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. When approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled and the ignition turned off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to rick case kia (located at [redacted], duluth, ga 30096, [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11256527
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
BEARING WORE OUT AND CAUSED MY BLOCK TO BREAK
ODI 11253958
Engine
The engine of my 2013 kia sorento, with less than 58k miles, seized and shut off completely, causing the steering wheel to lock when i was driving on a busy suburban street. Thankfully, i was able to coast to the side of the road, where i was able to restart the engine and drive home, noting a knocking noise in the engine the whole way. The car remained in our garage for the next couple weeks while we were on…
ODI 11255893
Engine
Around 60,000 miles, my kia sorento is losing oil without any signs of leak or burning. Just disappearing. Have completed 3 total 1,000 mile oil consumption tests at kia of west chester, pa and i have asked them to start a claim. It is losing at least a full quart after 1,000 miles. I continue to check oil, purchase quarts and am anxious with concern over the legal issues driving a vehicle with engine recalls and…
ODI 11246397
Engine
The engine stalled while driving on the freeway. Check engine light came on after the car lost power. We had to pull onto the shoulder of the road and the car was towed to the dealership. No warning lights of any kind came on prior to the engine stalling. Kia claims the oil was low but no check oil light ever came on. The scheduled maintenance plan was followed precisely and is up to date. Kia has a faulty engine…
ODI 11252374
Engine
Rear main oil seals leaking causing engine problems
ODI 11243890
Engine
My name is [xxx] . My daughter had a 2013 sorrento... Took great care and did the scheduled oil changes ... Now i have the vehicle because she died 2017. Did not drive it much.. It has around 40000 miles . 2018 the engine froze up. I could start it. I had it towed to the canton michigan kia dealership ... I was told they would put a new engine in because it's their fault. Just need to have the proper procedures to…
ODI 11299543