2015 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 100
- 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 100 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 18 records
- check engine · 13 records
- light came · 8 records
- where diagnosed · 8 records
- engine seized · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Vehicle stalls during normal operation both while moving at traffic speeds and at a stop. Initial occurance was while turning left thru an intersection. Engine rpms dropped to zero and engine quit running. Restarted after shifting into neutral. Happened 15 additional times during twenty minute drive home - while stopped at a light, slowing for other vehicles, and when not actually accelerating while driving down the…
ODI 11157343
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to romeo kia of kingston ([redacted], kingston, ny 12401, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the connecting rod fractured through the middle of the engine assembly and metal fragments were present. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
ODI 11160893
Engine
I was driving my car home from work and it shut off on me as i was driving on a busy city street. I tried to start it and it just kept shutting off. I had someone hook up a computer on it and it said something was wrong with my camshaft timing.i had no warnings leading up to this. It just shut off in the middle of driving it.
ODI 11155801
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator suddenly flashed on and off and the vehicle's speed would not increase past 20 mph. The message "limp home mode" was also displayed. The vehicle was towed to antioch kia (119 il-173, antioch, il) where it was diagnosed that the nox sensor was faulty. The nox sensor was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11156840
Engine
I was driving my car on the highway when my engine stop running, im told by kia the engine seize up and it is not covered
ODI 11132021
Engine
Takata recall. I have a 2015 kia sorento. At about 76,000 miles, the engine began to burn oil. I had it checked for a leak, but the mechanics couldn't find anything. When i start the engine, blue smoke emits from the tail pipe. I am loosing about a quart of oil every 200 miles.
ODI 11162073
Engine
Purchased a used 2015 kia sorento from a used car lot on february 15, 2018. I've experienced no issues with the vehicle until august 19, 2018 while driving home from work. While driving on the freeway, and accelerating, the vehicle completely stalled. We pulled the vehicle over and tried our best to get it to restart. It had to be towed home. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed the kia had…
ODI 11121504
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact purchased the vehicle on august 15, 2018. A couple of days later, the check engine indicator illuminated, the vehicle would not accelerate on the highway, and the vehicle shook. Galeana chrysler jeep kia ([redacted], columbia, sc 29210, [redacted]) performed a diagnostic test and cleared some of the codes that appeared; however, the failures recurred. On another…
ODI 11170711
Engine
I bought a 2015 kia sorento with 85000 miles on it for my stepdaughters first car owned it for 6 months it was great the other day she was driving 50 mph on country road and the engine quite and siezed up no noise no warning no check engine light dealer says it needs a new engine called kia absolutely got no we're even though there a ton off complaints about kia engines doing the same thing they say there's no…
ODI 11113374
Engine
My 2015 kia, has always make some engine noise, i did not buy it new brand and always checked out ok when i had the maintenance done on it. The noise was getting louder and more noticeable. I took it into be checked and they said my engine is failing. Kia says since i wasn't the 1 first owner on the vehicle they will not cover it, i took out an extended warranty and they are now giving me trouble about covering it…
ODI 11113250
Engine
Driving on a 4 lane highway my 2015 kia sorento died without warning and made a clicking noise when i tried to start it. I had the car towed to a local kia dealership who advised metal shavings were found in the oil, which clogged the oil filter, restricting oil flow thus causing the connecting rod bearings to break. They confirmed there was no sludge found in the engine. The car needs the engine replaced and my…
ODI 11115516
Engine
I was driving to work yesterday morning (7/10/18) on route 15 in sussex county. My speed was approximately 65-70 miles per hour. I heard a knocking sound, which alarmed me. It went away, and came back, off and on, while driving, a sound that i have never heard before with this vehicle, ever. No lights came on, no indicators, etc. I contacted newton kia, where the vehicle was purchased, and was told that they…
ODI 11110845
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While driving 75 mph, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to family kia of st. Augustine (2665 u.s. Highway 1 south, st augustine, fl 32086, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine was destroyed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11110418
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have 2 concerns, 1 mainly i have a newer 2015 kia sorrento with under 25k miles, owned it about 2 years ever since i owned it there has been a ticking in the engine and white smoke blowing out the exhaust. Which should not be thecase with a newer car, after taking it to the dealership they said nothing was wrong. Additionally when i turn on the air conditioner it smells like vinegar or dirty socks an aweful smell,…
ODI 11112506
Engine
Purchased this 2015 vehicle from a regional pa/nj reseller named carsense in november 2015 with 15,000 miles. Maintained regular service and oil changes, although not always with castrol oil, as required for the carsense extended warranty. Driving on the highway returning from the beach when the engine started a slight knock when accelerating. Stopped and checked the oil level which was fine. Just at 3,000 miles on…
ODI 11115737
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Went to turn on the car the car had accelerated while in park. From there the same that the electrical part in the car stop working. The tire sensor was also on the engine sensor was also on major issues
ODI 11101233
Engine
Vehicle was under light load travelling approximately 55 mph on level ground on a state route and suffered catastrophic engine failure. It had a load banging/clacking sound and screeching then seized up bringing vehicle to a stop before i could safely pull off the roadway. Mileage at the time was approximately 100,700. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and service determined the engine repairable and in need of…
ODI 11094099
Engine
My wife was driving home from work and while in rush hour traffic on the highway traveling approximately 50 mph the engine just stopped. She did not receive any warning, no smoke coming from the tailpipe, and none of the check/oil lights came on in the dash. She was fortunate to get it pulled over to the side of the road before it stopped. When i arrived to see what was wrong there wasn't any oil in the engine. I…
ODI 11098899
Engine
Been having problems with the car for over 8 months. Eats oil like no ones business. White smoke coming out of the exhaust. Every time i run the on board diagnostic, it has always said no problems exist. Today, my husband comes home from an appointment, and tells me the vehicle was running really rough, shaking the entire car. We check the oil everyday and we've tried going to two different kia dealers for our oil…
ODI 11089185
Engine
When my wife and i started our family we were so happy to purchase the 2015 sorrento , 92,000 miles and 3 years later the engine locks up out of nowhere. I was going about 60 on the expressway and the engine started making a weird rattling noise less that 10 seconds later the car lost power steering the brakes were not very responsive. After a near death experience of trying to navigate to the safety of the…
ODI 11082673
Engine
While driving at 60 mph, car decelerated and the engine stopped working. Able to pull off to side of road. Engine is being replaced under 100k warranty.
ODI 11083679
Engine
Driving on highway,i stopped at a traffic light,my engine stalled,i was unable to get engine restarted. Was towed to dealer, was told they would check car on monday.on monday was told engine needs replacement.it is well known that kia theta 2 engines have bad crank shafts,causing engines to fail. I want my engine replaced at no cost to me,because of their mistake.
ODI 11082118
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The driver turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted two hours later and was able to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but no failure code was found. The…
ODI 11081607
Engine
I was driving down the highway and began to make a strange noise and engine light came on. It decelerated and i exited closest exit. It then died at stop light. I had to have it towed and engine needed replaced.
ODI 11280196
Engine
My kia sorento 2015 started making a noise when i would try to accelerate it started burning look and i took it to kia where the technician told me that my car was having the same problem from all of the sorentos 2014 that had been recalled, i contacted kia and they denied my repairs now i'm stuck paying for a car that doesn't work. My car has only 68,000 miles
ODI 11111082