2013 Kia Sorento Service Brakes Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Vehicle has been well taken care of and is in excellent shape. Only 52,000 miles when the abs light, traction control, and downhill assist light came on at the same time. Won't go off as many other owners have attested to in forums all over the internet. Came on when the vehicle was moving on the highway and then went off. Came back on the next day several times and now is stuck on.
ODI 11258840
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While the contact was entering the residential driveway, the brakes failed to operate. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be pumped to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to napleton's mid rivers kia (4955 veterans memorial pkwy, st peters, mo 63376, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module and the brake overhaul needed to be repaired.…
ODI 11242732
Service Brakes
Dash board indicators lit up for (abs) (slip control) and (down hill). Cause, rear wheel speed sensor defective. Requires complete rear wheel hub replacement for both rear wheels.
ODI 11246063
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Left rear wheel speed sensor needs to be fixed. Apparently many others have same issue but there is no recall on my vin number. Abs warning on, downhill warning and traction control warning light on
ODI 11219723
Service Brakes
On may 28, 2019, i made an appointment with my mechanic as a result of my abs brake light appearing on the dashboard of my 2013 kia sorrento with a little over 57,000 miles. I was given an appointment date of thursday, may 30th and did not utilize the vehicle except to drive it a short distance to the mechanic's location. An hour or so after dropping off the car, my mechanic called to indicate that diagmostic tests…
ODI 11217250
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down rt 121 at about 45/50 miles per hour, on a straight section of road, when the automobile just died. I managed to coast into a safe area. The power steering and brakes were not working. Attempted to get a battery boost and the tow truck operator said it sounded like it was turning over dry but would not start. Then the car was towed to mechanic falls garage.
ODI 11208569
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While the vehicle was in motion, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
ODI 11083648
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
Service Brakes
When braking there is a loud groaning sound, very unusual for brakes. The brakes are not extremely worn and the brake fluid is full. Also, i had the vehicle inspected a couple months ago and brakes were in good condition
ODI 11032779
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While the contact's spouse was driving 7 mph, the engine inadvertently revved. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's spouse sustained bruising to her chest, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11016472
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lost power suddenly without warning. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but they failed to respond. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to the shoulder, but the steering failed. The vehicle came to a stop and was able to be restarted after the second attempt. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (kia west…
ODI 10995190
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Hit my brakes going roughly 30mpg (i was in heavy traffic on the tollway with lots of braking and going for several minutes already), the abs was triggered as the car was making the jerking/thumping (however you describe feel of abs), i should have had enough space to stop, but my car was accelerating it seemed at the same time, i hit a car in front of me, and it continued, lurched forward and hit the car a second…
Crash reported
ODI 10811303
Service Brakes
When i took my 2013 kia sorento to rick case kia (duluth ga) for scheduled maintenance in dec 2014, i was advised that the car needed alignment and brake fluid flushing. I declined both services and had only the scheduled maintenance work done. When i returned to the same dealer on 10/12/15, i was told i no longer needed the previously recommended alignment and that the brake fluid was okay. While i was initially…
ODI 10807346
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
We were driving down the road one day and a large metal piece hit the bottom of the car in which knock the plastic shell covering the fuel line's off i called kia they said so told kia this could cause a fire kia said so we have not been told about it kia was like who cares. Another thing is the lights on the dash have been coming on even after fixing this still come on again kia wanted to charge a high price to fix…
ODI 11084523
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
I've had my 2013 kia sorento for just over 3 years. I was in a one car accident and my seatbelt didn't retract and my airbag didn't deploy. I broke my sternum and have back problems. The problems i've had with my sorento are replacing headlights, i had to get a new battery and brakes after one year. My airbag light doesn't go off right away. Before my accident it was in the shop because my airbag light stayed on.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10851857
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Engine simply stopped while driving resulting in loss of braking and steering control. All indicator lights on dashboard came on when the engine shut off. Coasted to a stop, put transmission in park and was able to restart the engine. Took the car to kia dealer who said it needed a software update which was performed. The same problem of the engine shutting off happened the very next day. Taking the car back to the…
ODI 10648337
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
No notification of the following recall: manufacturer recall numbersc124 nhtsa recall number15v626 recall statusrecall incomplete summary kia motors america is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 19, 2009 to january 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the…
ODI 11195665
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving through neighborhood approximately 25 to 30 mph, vehicle suddenly screeched to halt (i did not depress the brakes), engine light came on. All parts of vehicle were disabled (unable to steer, start, etc.) i was thrown forward despite seat belt on due to sudden and complete stop. Thankfully, i was the only vehicle in the roadway at the moment. After several minutes of no response from vehicle with ignition…
ODI 10560329
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I have a 2013 kia sorento v-6. Approx. 6 mths into owning the vehicle, while accelerating to turn right after stopping at a stop sign, the engine died and car lost all power. The car was stuck at a 45 degree angle 1/2 way into the lane of traffic. I was lucky that no-one was coming or i would have been t-boned. The car dash was completely dark with no lights whatsoever, no brakes and no steering (since both are…
ODI 10595348
Service Brakes
I was backing out of my driveway and turning slightly to the left, i attempted to stop my 2013 kia sorento by pressing the brakes but it would not stop. It continued to coast backwards without stopping even though i continued to press brakes numerous times.. The brake pedal itself would not go all the way down while i pressed down. The car did not slow down and the backup sensor did not sound as it continued to back…
Crash reported
ODI 10498431
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that there was an explosive sound from the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the brakes and rotors. The repair lasted for four months before the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle taken back to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 12,600. *tr
ODI 10522540
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Kia Sorento.
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