2016 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 10 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 9 records
- engine light · 7 records
- without warning · 5 records
- under hood · 5 records
- fire department · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. Approximately five minutes later, the front of the engine caught on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The insurance company declared…
Fire reported
ODI 11139706
Engine
ENGINE LOCKED
ODI 11129303
Engine
On september 3, 2018, while driving our sorento, there was a loud knocking noise that started under the hood. We pulled up the uvo information on the dash and it did not display any errors. Drove the car home and had to have the car towed the next morning to the nearest kia dealership. After having to provide 12 months of receipts for oil changes, kia agreed to cover the engine under their warranty. Waited months to…
ODI 11170577
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine was consuming too much oil (two quarts every 500 miles). The contact stated that the dealer (h&h kia, 4040 s 84th st, omaha, ne 68127, [redacted]) has had the vehicle since january of 2019, attempting to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer and manufacturer stated that they were unsure when new engines would be produced. The…
ODI 11195882
Engine
We bought our car from carvana june 19, 2018. On june 27th the vehicle wasn't responding to acceleration. It was stalling. It would go into reverse but as soon as i put it in drive it would stall. Upon inspection the service person heard a noise coming from the belt area. Upon further inspection they found the water pump leaking profusely covering the splash shield. The sop water pump and gasket were removed and…
ODI 11121787
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Multiple times i will be driving along, and at either a slow speed or stopped at a light, the car will just shut off. This is not safe! Also 2 times the exterior lights have not come on in the dark even if you turn them on yourself nothing comes on and its been dark driving when that's happened! I'm worried for the safety of myself and children in this car, and the dealership and service dept do not find anything…
ODI 11115123
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When the ignition is started with the car in park, the vehicle vibrates really hard as if it wants to cut off. This has occurred with 3/4 tank of gas and 1/4 tank of gas. With the vehicle vibrating, the car is placed in "d" drive and the foot is applied to the accelerator for acceleration but the vehicle does not move. The vehicle is then placed back into "p" park and the vehicle continues to vibrate until it shuts…
ODI 11111193
Engine
I am writing to you in regards to my 2016 sorento engine failure back in june of 2018. The engine failed without warning on the highway and had to be towed to the nearby dealership. I was denied engine replacement under the warranty because i was unable to provide oil service records. I was billed in the amount of $3800 and in light of the onslaught of kia engine failures, i ask that kia refund me in full. I have…
ODI 11183481
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While stationary, the vehicle consumed an inordinate amount of oil. The contact stated that a quart of oil was consumed every 1,000 miles. The dealer (coral springs auto mall, [redacted], coral springs, fl 33071, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure and performed a dipstick test. It was discovered that the oil consumption was normal. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11110349
Engine
Driving home late evening february 2018. Engine quit running had seized up. Had owned for only 7000 miles. Dealership( missoula billion kia) has had the car since june 8, 2018, for repairs. They now say no replacement engine until september at the earliest.
ODI 11113425
Engine
When starting up car, vehicle shakes violently from engine, and then dies. This is an intermittent problem, and because kia technicians cannot find a problem, and cannot replicate it - they are brushing the problem off. Their techline is useless. I escalated the case to the customer relations line they told me they cannot do anything unless they can replicate the problem. They even suggested that i use my phone to…
ODI 11123623
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While merging on to a highway, the vehicle lost propulsion, when gas pedal was pressed vehicle would not respond and accelerate. This happened while driving on a busy highway outside of boston and my wife narrowly avoided a significant crash with multiple vehicles due to the quick actions of other drivers. When vehicle was brought to dealership the issue is not on a public list of recalls but rather a known safety…
ODI 11093688
Engine
Staring in january 2017 (purchased may 2016) at around 16k the car stalled several times in traffic and would not accelerate. No warning light or anything. Within a minute the car began to work as normal. Took it in to kia in avon, in and they were not able to replicate but did a service recall. Happened again in may 2017 at 16k. This time more frequently to duplicate. Kia could duplicate and said relearned…
ODI 11172326
Engine
On my drive home from the city, vehicle started making a ticking sound. 10 minutes after it started my car was shaking and trugging along barely. Barely made it safely into a parking lot. And only pulled over because i immediately called the dealership to find out what to do. Luckily, i had none of my children in the car and was not in a busy area. Car only has 30,000+ miles on it and was told the engine failed. Had…
ODI 11091446
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The vechile keeps turning off and installs when driving but now it got to the point that it turns off nd dosent want to starts until minutes later do to that one of the the headligths when off nd thye charging ports of the vechile ddont work. When u stop it seems that the truck wants to accelerate it self
ODI 11085077
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 69 mph, a clicking noise was heard from the engine and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called napleton kia of fishers at [redacted] ([redacted], fishers, indiana, 46038) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and the technician…
ODI 11081109
Engine
I was driving on rt 18 (hwy)in nj, going approximately 71 mph when the engine siezed. I was able to put my hazards on and coast to the shoulder but had i just stopped, there would have been a horrific accident. The dealer service department advised that they found the oil to be a little dirty and that there were metal shavings found as well. It is my understanding that the metal shavings caused a major recall in…
ODI 11063683
Engine
I was driving my vehicle up a hill with my 2 young children and the car just turned off. I was unable to push the brake. No engine light or oil light or anything came on! Drifted into a parking lot. It was 2 degrees out. One of the coldest days of the year. Towed the car to kia. Gave them 3 or 4 receipt as for oil changes. They denied the engine for warranty! Stating sludge in engine. The vehicle was just at the…
ODI 11062264
Engine
A part which was replaced during a recall, failed. The kia dealership wants to charge me $800 to replace that part. Plus, not cover a car rental. I feel the charge is unjustified. The car hesitated and cut off 300 miles from my home. The check engine light came on, and i feared continuing to drive the car
ODI 11046657
Engine
While driving my vehicle turned offno indication of any kind on dash board just automatically turned off
ODI 11058260
Engine
Vehicle stalled while driving with speed on normandie ave in torrance call triple for them to tow it to kia dealer. Received a called from dealer saying the engine blown out. At 50000 miles. Technician from kia mentioned it's a recall.
ODI 11033167
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Yesterday i was approaching a yellow light. The light changed to red as i was coming to a complete stop. I was at a complete stop waiting for the light to change so i could make a left turn. Suddenly the truck shut off completely. I then put my foot on the brake and put the truck in park so i could try to restart it. The truck restarted with no problems. This is the second incidence of the truck shutting off…
ODI 11031865
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road; however, no failure was noticed and the contact resumed driving. Approximately one mile down the road, the contact stopped at a stop sign. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 11101127
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The contact stated that smoke entered the vehicle through the air conditioning vents and that flames emerged from the floorboard area near the driver's seat. Immediately, the contact pulled the vehicle over to the right side of the road and exited the vehicle as the front end burst into flames. The contact was unsure…
Fire reported
ODI 11021721
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carolina kia of high point [redacted], located at 2445 n main st, high point, nc 27262), but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to battleground kia [redacted], located at…
ODI 11142903