CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Kia Sorento has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (38 reports).
2023 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.
Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk
The rearview camera mounting clips on these Sorento vehicles may break.
Air bag warning labels on sun visors may detach
Some 2023 Sorento vehicles have air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors that can come loose.
Most common 2023 Kia Sorento problems
Problem areas named in the 126 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Electrical System | 38 |
| Engine | 32 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 10 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
What owners report
I am filing a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Sorento, purchased new in December 2023. My vehicle has experienced intermittent, unexpected engine stalling and loses acceleration while driving requiring to turn off an back on. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose propulsion while in traffic, potentially resulting in a collision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Kia dealership for evaluation several times over the past year. Despite the reported malfunction, the dealership has been unable to reproduce or identify the cause. The vehicle has not been repaired, and the underlying safety concern remains unresolved. I opened a c
Subject: Request for Review of Potentially Related Electrical Overheating â Kia Sorento HVAC Harness Recall SC351 / NHTSA 25V649 I am requesting that NHTSA review an electrical overheating issue involving my Kia Sorento and consider whether it could be related to the existing HVAC blower-motor resistor harness recall, SC351 / NHTSA 25V649. My vehicle experienced overheating at a terminal on the main relay in the under-hood fuse box. The overheating spread to and melted part of the fuse box. Kia inspected the vehicle in person and informed me that the overheated relay terminal belongs to a different circuit from the HVAC resistor harness involved in the recall. I understand Kia's positio
My 2023 Kia Sorento has experienced continuous mechanical failures, including a serious engine fire in December 2025 while I was driving on the [XXX], which put my life at risk. Following that incident, my vehicle remained in the shop for nearly three months while the engine and related components were replaced, only to experience another failure in March 2026 requiring a transmission replacement, followed by electrical issues in April requiring a wiring harness replacement. In June 2026, my vehicle broke down again and required yet another transmission replacement, leaving me without my vehicle for several additional months. [XXX], my vehicle failed AGAIN while I was in Houston and had to b
The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission malfunction while operation on public roads. The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and a diagnostic scan from the app revealed active error code P1C2D03. This specific component failure looks like it relates directly to Kia Safety Recall SC250 (NHTSA Campaign 22V760) regarding the 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). Although my specific vin shows no active recalls. The failure presents an immediate safety risk as it causes an abrupt, unexpected loss of all motive power while driving in traffic.
The car loses power, the transmission shutters and slips at low speeds
2023 Kia Sorento questions
Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento: Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk; Air bag warning labels on sun visors may detach. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sorento?
Based on 126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (38), Electrical System (38), Engine (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.