CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Kia Sorento has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (144 reports).
2021 Kia Sorento recalls
Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness in these vehicles may be inadequate.
Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
A transmission oil pump malfunction can impair the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode, which may result in a complete loss of drive power.
Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire
The tow hitch wiring harness module on these vehicles can accumulate debris and moisture on its circuit board.
Fuel May Leak Near Engine, Creating Fire Risk
Certain turbocharged engine vehicles may have a fuel leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail.
Most common 2021 Kia Sorento problems
Problem areas named in the 255 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 144 |
| Engine | 68 |
| Electrical System | 47 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
What owners report
When driving between 10 to 50 mph with foot on gas pedal my car wonât jerk sputter and lose complete loss of power while making a turn. I have to release my gas pedal and push back down and it takes a solid couple seconds to get any power back. Iâve been almost hit a couple times in the last two weeks because as Iâm turning my car just loses all power.
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while accelerating between 10 MPH and 15 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and jerked, similar to an attempted gear shift, before returning to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, particularly while traveling down a decline. The failure was a recurring issue. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,500.
Transmission has failed and dealership scanner did not read code P1C2D03, the diagnostic has confirmed a severe, structural failure of the transmission: the internal fluid barrier seal has worn through, causing total cross-contamination of the DCT gear oil and control fluid. This physical fluid mixing is actively starving the electric oil pump and throwing codes P086800 and P193B79. This creates the exact safety hazard described in Safety Recall SC250. Kia informed me that since I didn't have a direct P1C2D03 code it would not fall under the recall and they would not be replacing the transmission. I was told by another tech that the two codes are related to P1C2D03. To me a barrier failure i
UNKNOWN. Car all of a sudden wouldnât accelerate while driving on the road. It was hesitating while pressing the gas pedal.
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. While driving approximately 40-50 MPH in fourth gear, the vehicle shuddered and decelerated to 30 MPH, then lost drive power. Additionally, the clutch made a flapping sound while in 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 8th gear. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled while the transmission was shifted in drive(D). The contact pulled over, turned off, and then restarted the vehicle. The failure had occurred approximately five times. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V760000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
2021 Kia Sorento questions
Does the 2021 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Kia Sorento: Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power; Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire; Fuel May Leak Near Engine, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia Sorento?
Based on 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (144), Engine (68), Electrical System (47).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Kia Sorento has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.