2018 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 5
- 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 5 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving back home i had too work in rodeo california half the way everything was going great i had my 3 children with me my car didn't gave me any warning no check engine light.,no white smoke , i was passing the dodger stadium when suddenly my 2018 sorento just shut down almost got hit i was about too enter the 710 and nooooo i didnt even got a chance to get out the i-5 south i checked the water it was full…
ODI 11246317
Engine
Engine completely lost power and shut down on the highway and when restatred, went into limp mode. Now engine needs replaced and no engines are available. My car has a mobility device installed to accomodate my missing right leg and any rental vehicle is difficuly to use since i have to remove my prosthetic leg to drive it. I need a vehicle fitted to accomodate my disability and dont know when or if i'll be getting…
ODI 11191983
Electrical System · Engine
In january 2019 a recall was done on my vehicle. A few days later, i was traveling out of state. I was on the interstate driving 70 miles per hour when the car lost power. Luckily there was no one behind me. I was told that the recall sent the car into limp mode because the engine was bad. My car was in the shop for over 4 months in wisconsin. I live in iowa. Long story short, kia came up with new diagnostic testing…
ODI 11270532
Body · Engine
I was driving on a state hwy about three miles from home going 50 mph. I was the sole occupant in the vehicle when i began to smell smoke. I was able to pull off the hwy. And turn the vehicle off. I opened my door and opened the hood from the inside. When i did, flames and smoke began to shoot out from the hood and i heard a loud pop. I exited the vehicle and within seconds, the whole car was consumed with fire. I…
Fire reported
ODI 11152866
Engine · Steering
Over the last 6 months my kia has started to act like it is going to die or stall while driving and/or idling. This has happened at various different speeds. I took my kia into the service department and explained what was happening. They ran some diagnostic tests and stated that they could not replicate it. The check engine light never comes on. In december, i received a recall notice for the engine control unit.…
ODI 11180896