2015 Kia Sorento problems, complaints & recalls

2026-10-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,560 mi · 💥 crash

“the contact’s daughter owned a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, while shifting from park(p) to drive(d) and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the window of an office building. during the crash, the contact sustained lacerations to both legs an…”

2026-10-19 · Unknown Or Other

“on xxx, my father was driving his kia on the [xxx] when the vehicle unexpectedly stopped operating. the specific mechanical or electrical component responsible for the failure is currently unknown. the sudden failure occurred while the vehicle was being driven on a major highway, creating a potentially dangerous situation for my father and surroun…”

2026-10-13 · Engine · 207,000 mi

“the contact rented a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that the headlights and tail lights intermittently failed to illuminate or shorted out, and the check engine warning light illuminated. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly seized in the middle of an intersection, and the contact was unable to move the gear shifter out…”

2026-10-11 · Engine

“my car's check engine just started flashing and the ecu has reduced my drivability to limp mode stating that my knock sensors are showing up on scan test and camshaft position exhaust sensor. when i removed the camshaft exhaust vvt sensor it indeed had metal shavings on it. a have a p1326 and a p0014 code which is basically telling me that my engin…”

2026-10-05 · Engine

“1) the engine control system / ksds knock sensor system triggered safety recall code p1326, accompanied by a flashing check engine light. the vehicle and components are currently at the dealership available for inspection under ro #148484 (issued on october 2) 2) a flashing check engine light and active p1326 code indicate a potential severe engine…”

2026-09-11 · Engine

“i was driving my 2015 kia sorento on [xxx] south of the [xxx] junction when the engine suddenly started making severe mechanical noise and the vehicle seemed to have significantly reduced power. this is a remote stretch of highway with no usable shoulder. i had my son with me and had to immediately navigate with reduced speeds and power until i co…”

2026-09-03 · Visibility/Wiper

“the headlights are so dim that i could not see at night. i am forced to drive with the fog lights on for any amount of visibility. i recently replaced the headlights with factory replacements and now the connectors going into the back have failed and power only makes it to the lights when mercury is in retrograde. this is unacceptable and a severe …”

2026-09-03 · Air Bags · 119,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an auto zone auto parts store. the contact was notified of an open recall. the dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the vin w…”

2026-08-07 · Structure:body

“paint de lamination on snow white pearl due to manufacturing defect date listed was the date it started to peel. started peeling around the window first. then it continued on the front hood.…”

2026-07-11 · Vehicle Speed Control

“i parked my car and it was sitting for about an hour i came back to the car and heard a humming noise found that weird but i had to drive home about 10 mins later i parked car, sound was still going even while car was off. so i thought to let it sit for another while. came back to car sound was still on i started car and the abs, traction, & brake …”