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
My son was driving our 2013 kia sorento with 57,000 miles on it when it started making a strange noise. He pulled over to check under the hood. He didn't see anything obvious and preceded to drive home. As he pulled out onto the city street the kia stalled. We then had to call a tow truck, get it towed to the kia in amarillo, tx. The dealership said that the engine had locked and it needs to be replaced. They also…
ODI 11205115
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to russ darrow mazda (3520 108th street, greenfield, wi 53228, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be taken apart to locate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not…
ODI 11204508
Engine
My car was in park idling and the engine suddenly stopped. I was able to get it restarted and started to drive home and it felt like it was going to die. I applied pressure to the gas pedal and there was nothing and could not stop. The engine died with no lights or any warnings on. I had to have car towed to local mechanic due to the dealership being 50 miles away. He looked at it and stated that it was due to…
ODI 11203460
Engine
Driving on freeway, engine seized. Engine is blown.engine only has 34000 miles on it.
ODI 11280718
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that there was no oil in the vehicle and the oil warning indicator never illuminated. The vehicle was towed to kingdom kia (2600 n ishop ave, rolla, mo 65401) where it was determined that the engine needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. *bf *as
ODI 11203183
Engine
On 27 march 2019 i parked my 2013 kia sorento at the post office. When i returned, the car would not start. I called aaa who tested the battery and found it ok. The driver suggested it was the starter. I had to car towed to my regular mechanic as that is where i buy tires and figured i would have the tires rotated at the same time. This place tried a starter and that did not solve the problem. The next day they…
ODI 11193381
Engine
Engine failure recall and rod bearings not properly working. Was on the highway driving when car started making a tisking noise, it would get louder as accelerating so i began to exit the highway. I became increasingly loud and the temperature starting to increase. I parked and at this time it was shaking and very loudly. Recall stated correct year and model but not covered! Engine not replaced however the problem…
ODI 11190588
Engine
The vehicle just turned off going down the interstate and even on local roads. See others who have experienced the same problem. Http://www.carproblemzoo.com/kiamotor/sorento/engine-shut-off-without-warning-problems.php
ODI 11191372
Engine
On cold start up, car expels grayish-blue smoke. Has a strong rattle, like bearings rattling, then subsides once engine is warm. Car does not leak oil, has had routine maintenance. Has never over-heated. Found recall # sc147 which appears to detail bearing issue but is not listed as a recall for my vin#. Fear of fire or engine seizing.
ODI 11194556
Engine
While driving on a highway i heard a loud rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. I pulled over and ended up having the vehicle towed. The issue was diagnosed and will require complete engine replacement.
ODI 11186280
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 kia sorento has been frequently decreasing power while driving. Rpms would drop to 0. In some cases the vehicle would continue to remain at the current speed, but with the rpm at 0. In other cases, the vehicle would rapidly decelerate and stall out forcing me to pull over and restart the vehicle. This has occurred approximately 20-30 times over the last few months and has occurred while in traffic, putting…
ODI 11184857
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
Car began burning excess oil at approximately 100,000 miles, began spewing blue and gray smoke when starting cold, at 111,000 miles took for diagnostic test at romeo kia kingston. Technician confirmed engine needs replacing. Although the 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter engines are covered under a current recall, this is a 3.5 liter v6 engine. Contacted kia consumer affairs and was denied any assistance even though the issue…
ODI 11183997
Engine
Engine is knocking while in use. Dealer says the engine is failing and needs replaced. Issue with the engine is similar to other recalls. Engine manufactured same time at same plant as other engine recalls. Engine at risk for fire.
ODI 11218008
Engine
The engine failed to start. The vehicle was parked on the street during the work day. The vehicle was towed to a kia dealership. We were initially told by the kia dealership that a new starter was needed. Once installed the dealership said the engine ceased. The engine only had 88,299 miles on it. The motor had to be replaced. There was no indication that something was wrong with the engine. Routine maintenance was…
ODI 11197235
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AT 92,000 MILES
ODI 11183821
Engine
I previously had no issues with my vehicle, besides an airbag light that repeatedly turned on for no reason. I followed recommended scheduled maintenance and had recently had an oil change and full diagnostic. A week ago, while driving, my engine suddenly began sputtering then died. I pulled over, looked under the hood, and found nothing visibly amiss. Then i got back into the car and it started back up. Then after…
ODI 11183544
Engine
While driving, the engine started to knock and seized before i could exit the highway. The total time from knock to seizure was about 30 seconds.
ODI 11183469
Engine
My daughter came home from school and informed me about a noise her car was making. We noticed knocking coming from her engine. A mechanic told us it was a bearing.
ODI 11182185
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine, air bag, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle while in traffic and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to benson kia of spartanburg (located at 1100 n pine st, spartanburg, sc 29303, [redacted]), but was…
ODI 11176630
Engine
Engine has been diagnosed as failing by dealer and independent source. The engine, a 2.4l, is exhibiting the same characteristics of previously recalled kia 2.4l engines. There is a loud noise coming form engine like a rattle after the vehicle has been driven a short period and has reached a hot temperature. Noise gets louder and more consistent as vehicle continues to be driven. The dealer wants over $ 9,000.00 to…
ODI 11185492
Engine
Vehicle overheated one time and numerous items damaged. I get routine oil changes and maintenance. Bolts backed out of engine and misthreaded. No fire, although i stopped driving it instantly. Had to repair several items. I believe this vehicle is too new to be having these damages. When i ran the vin# there is no recalls. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
ODI 11183926
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I keep getting error codes and check engine ligh i check with obd2 meter 3 different codes come up 3 times each. P0638, p2106, and and p2110. I clear them check engine light goes off and then randomly it happens again i'm not sure if this is a safety issue but i just want to be sure. It happens when i'm either going 25 or 55 and accelerating
ODI 11173738
Engine
There is i recall on the same year make and model of my car except the engine they say is the or cylinder and not the 6 but i have had a blown head gasket since i bought a car from a dealership certified pre owned and still paying on it however my call gets so hot that i have to pull over a lot to let it cool off and i put alot of money in antifreeze and water. They will not work with me at kia dealership they are…
ODI 11253766
Engine
On december 21, 2018 i called to make a appointment to have my suv recall taken care of. They set me up with a appointment january 3, 2019 at 9:00am. Well i make it to my appointment on time and hand the keys over to the service department, they tell me it should take about 45mins to a hour. 2 hours later my suv is done and they said it is fine and that they changed my oil. I appreciate the oil change but i just had…
ODI 11171289