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
Recall 2013 kia sorento vehicles engine knocking sound
ODI 11096864
Engine
Driving down the road in downtown reading and the engine seized. Towed the vehicle to a local garage and determined the engine seized. Towed to a kia dealership and they are only willing to discount 1000 for a new engine replacement. This is the 2nd kia we have had an engine seize up. Approximately 2 weeks earlier we had a 2015 kia sportage throw a rod through the engine. Kia is taking responsibility for repairing…
ODI 11092138
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
While driving on the highway at 65 mph the engine suddenly stopped running. No noise, no warning, just ceased operating. Our mechanic has determined that the engine has locked up. He checked recall on 2013 kia sorrento's and some 2013 models had extended warranties given due to this issue. I have been informed that my vehicle has no recall. I want to make sure of this, and educate others that may suffer the same…
ODI 11088788
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine
2013 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were both notified but could not offer a solution.*js
ODI 11119109
Engine
Vin is [xxx] 2009 kia rio 5 sx- after driving to san diego and back to portland or, our engine began to putter and had issues accelerating and smelled like it was on fire. We also noticed a rattling sound that increasingly got louder. Once home the engine light came on so we took it to the shop we get all of maintenance done and they said that they spoke to kia and from what they see and hear, we will need to get a…
ODI 11112471
Engine
At 89k miles, i was driving approximately 65 mph on an incline on vacation 700 miles from home, i heard a bunch of noise coming from underneath the vehicle. All the lights on the dash lit up and engine stalled. I coasted across 2 lanes of traffic and came to a stop on the side of the road. I had the car towed to the closest mechanic for inspection. The rod had blown a hole in my engine with no prior indication that…
ODI 11084751
Engine
While driving at about 60 mph, in drive, my engine started knocking and it appeared to be a rod or crankshaft bearing. Drove to kia dealer and they said that i would need a new engine. I was told it was not covered by warranty because i was the second owner. I have regular oil service changes and the car's mileage is about 56,000. It is still at the dealers yard. We bought the car in 2013 with only about 11,000…
ODI 11088762
Engine
Engine on vehicle locked up while driving on the interstate doing 75 mph with no worries or indication that something was wrong
ODI 11078830
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
Engine
I am the secondary owner of a 2013 kia sorento, with 45,000 miles and the 2.4 l theta 11 mpi engine. After working on march 2nd 2018, i started the car to go home and heard a very loud clanking noise. It was so bad i called to have it towed home because it was way to late to have towed to a dealer. Here comes the bad news. Kia mechanics came back to tell me i had thrown a rod and the engine was ruined. What? At…
ODI 11080913
Engine
Car recalled due to defective manufacturing process leaving metal shavings in engine. Took to dealer oct 2017 as directed. Dealer changed oil and reported no problem. Car was serviced regularly and ran no problem oct 17 until feb 15 2018. No engine warning light activated ever but engine seized while driving in 4 lane traffic during rush hour traffic. Dangerous push car across multiple lanes with good samaritan…
ODI 11073505
Engine · Steering
When sharply turning right into a parking spot there is loud knock seemingly coming from under the hood. I checked this site for any recall notices and read the following recall: nhtsa recall number: 17v-224, recall date: march 31, 2017, manufacturer recall number: sc147 which effects this sort of issue. I have never received any notices from kia informing me of this safety hazard or an opportunity to have it fixed.
ODI 11072909
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to sunset kia of bradenton (4770 14th street west, (us41), bradenton, fl 34207, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed due to metal shavings that were found in the engine upon inspection. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11071813
Engine
Car has been completely fine. Driving home all of a sudden i hear a loud noise and feel vibration. Had a mechanic check the vehicle out and the engine rod is messed up. I need a new engine. Going 60mph
ODI 11067342
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine was replaced under recall in oct 2017. Ever since then i have had my engine light come on for evap leaks. It has been taken back to the dealer multiple times and they either say they found a leak and fixed it or tell me they can't find a leak. Light will come back on within a few days to a few weeks. New engine only had 12month/12,000 mile warranty on it even though i am still under mileage for initial…
ODI 11172249
Engine
In jan. 2018 while driving on main road there was a noise coming from the engie.. Oil had just been changed in dec. Shortly after hearing noise the battery light illuminated and the car cut off on me in traffic. Was able to get the cr to restart to lill over out of the middle of the road. When i opened the hood there was smoke coming from the oil dipstick area. I had the vehicle towed to my home where i then…
ODI 11139332
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the oil warning indicator illuminated immediately afterwards. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bill dodge kia in saco, maine) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer a month prior for an…
ODI 11066444
Engine
Engine failed at 82,000.00 miles. This is the 2.4l i-4 mpi engine that is not included in the recall. Vehicle is at dealer awaiting replacement engine. Technician states that the failed engine part is identical to the gdi that which was recalled. It has been a month and dealer cannot give timetable on the repair. Just that the engine is on order. Come on kia get your act together on this. Before this incident this…
ODI 11064469
Engine
The engine seize while diving and is not the model recall on 17v224000
ODI 11073173
Engine
Total engine failure 2013 kia sorento. Was traveling along highway at 55 mph, vehicle suddenly shuddered and stalled. Coasted it to the side of the road and vehicle would not start so had it towed to dealer. Was advised today there was major internal engine damage requiring a replacement engine. Suv only has 78,000 miles on and is not covered under kia 100,000 mile warranty due to the fact i am second owner and not…
ODI 11054137
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving at 60 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle rapidly slowed down and the contact merged to the shoulder of the road in order to avoid an accident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Vehicle was towed to the dealer (bob moore kia located: 7340 nw expy, oklahoma city, ok 73132). The technician diagnosed the…
ODI 11054738
Engine
Vehicle experienced mechanical engine failure and immediate reduction in power while driving around 30 mph up hill. Failure at a higher speed of travel, could have resulted in significant danger to occupants. This vehicle was equipped with the 2.4l mpi engine, which failed in a way consistent with the recalled failure of the 2.4l gdi version. Believe kia is under-representing the scope of engine problems in the…
ODI 11053652
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise under the hood. The noise became extremely loud when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact noticed the rattling noise coming from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be taken…
ODI 11039532
Engine
On october 6th, i was commuting home from work and my vehicle started making noise upon acceleration that sounded like something was loose. Once i arrived at my house, i noticed a knocking sound as i put my vehicle in park. Out nearest kia service department is not open on saturdays so i took it to a nearby mechanic. They determined there was a bearing issue and i would have to replace the engine. They had a…
ODI 11041134