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
We purchased 2 kia vehicles on 12-8-2013, one being the 2013 kia sorento awd 4-cyl-gdi. We took delivery of the vehicle and had to return on monday to turn in the other trade. We questioned the salesman about the rough idle and loud noise that it made at stops but he said it was normal and it would work itself out after a break-in period. The next day when we were stopped at a red light the vehicle began to shake…
ODI 10492844
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At an idle, this vehicle runs rough and shakes. It feels as though it will stall. I do not believe this should be happening with a new car. I told the mechanic at my first maintenance check, and he acted as if it would get better with an oil change. It seems to be getting worse. I commute 120 miles a day for work, and i have had the car for 5 months, it has 9000 miles now. Now the radio will not turn on? This…
ODI 10507184
Engine · Power Train
Incorrect flywheel was installed on my kia sorrento, most likely by the original manufacturer. It has caused premature failure of my starter motor and various other repairs. The incorrect part belongs to a kia sedona of the same model year.
ODI 11265588
Engine
ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY. *TR
ODI 10484010
Electrical System · Engine
A day after i purchased a new kia sorento ex gdi 2013 (9/25/2012), i noticed that it had rough idle at stop. I took my car to dealership to fix the rough idle issue next day, however after 4 days of troubleshooting by mechanic with kia support engineer, they were not able to resolve it. Tsb#122 (ecm software upgrade) was alreay applied prior to my purchase. Even today, i still have the same issue. My current mileage…
ODI 10484812
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that when at a stop sign, the vehicle would stall without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a technician was unable to replicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 21,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10594881
Engine · Power Train
On 9-3-12 bought a new 2013 kia sorento with the base 4 engine. Next day noticed a vibration when idling in drive. The car shakes. Notified dealer immediately. Dealer noticed concern but could not address. No applicable service bulletin. In december dealer notified me of a possible solution. Dealer installed a new tensioner and alternator pulley. Changes did lesson the vibrations. But an unacceptable vibration still…
ODI 10503364
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle shakes whenever it's idling in drive and while your braked. . I took to my kia dealership who said they are aware of the problem to bring it in. I brought it in they had it for 20 minutes and said its all set. Well let me tell you it's not fixed! I called and old he dealership and now i have to bring it in again. The vibration only goes away if when you come to a stop and put the shifter in neutral. *tr
ODI 10481159
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a technician was unable to locate a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 16,000. Updated 7/25/14*cn
ODI 10585555
Engine
Driving on the freeway in slow traffic. Suddenly the engine died with no warning. I had to stop in the middle of the freeway to attempt to restart the car. It did not immediately start, but after a few moments the engine kicked over. I drove it off the freeway and had it towed the next day to the dealer. After having the car for a week the dealer says that they "can't duplicate the problem" so they won't fix it.…
ODI 10469054
Electrical System · Engine
I test drove the vehicle which had only 5 miles on it and had not been test driven prior to me. I noticed a very slight vibration from 0mpg to 10mpg, and asked the sales associate if that was normal. He said it was fine and was nothing to be concerned about. I did not notice any further issues while idling at stop lights and did not notice the vibration again during the test drive. After i signed the financial…
ODI 10462895
Engine
While on vacation (june 15) we were to stop by the dealer and get our new tags. On i77 at mileage marker 33 in very heavy traffic, the engine quit running. I immediately turned on the emergency flashers. We were in the middle lane and wasn't able to get over to the right (nobody would let us get out of the lane we were in) to get to a safe place .we almost caused multiple accidents. My wife was screaming. I thought…
ODI 10470486
Engine
4 cyl rough idle at stop light and excessive vibration. Notice when drove new car off lot. Assumed it was normal. Had to make a long trip. After returning from trip had car service. I was told upon it was a computer problem and would be fixed --no definite time. Service rep was cornered and said could be 30-60 days. After many attempts to call dealer and write an extensive note--seemed to get stonewalled byg being…
ODI 10471452