1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,045 miles

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2017 Kia Sorento Owner Comments

problem #10

Jun 062024

Sorento

  • 97,150 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot, at an unknown speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was informed by her brother that there was no oil in the vehicle. The contact stated that oil was added to the vehicle. The oil and engine coolant system had been detected, and a full system check message was displayed on the navigation system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that an oil consumption test was needed and to drive the vehicle for 1,000 miles, repeat the process, and then perform a leak-down test. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that there were too many fault codes, and the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 97,150.

- Alsip, IL, USA

problem #9

Jun 012023

Sorento

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding oil after driving two hundred miles. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed two engine flushes and an oil change. The contact called the local dealer and was informed about an engine replacement after the engine had seized; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer Edwards Kia (3134 S 9th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

problem #8

Jul 042022

Sorento

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while having an alignment performed at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was checking the oil level daily. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil and added approximately one quart of oil per week. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was losing oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact about a loyalty program. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #7

Dec 112021

Sorento

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and the check oil warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The contact placed the vehicle in park (P) and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle to a local dealer who added oil and changed the spark plugs. The contact had a recent oil change performed less than two weeks prior to the engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that over the next several years the vehicle stalled intermittently. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and had the vehicle diagnosed and was advised that the catalytic converter had been damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Springdale, AR, USA

problem #6

Jun 032023

Sorento

  • 138,492 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while exiting the highway at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and parked the vehicle in a parking lot. The next day, the contact's father towed the vehicle to her residence. The following day, the vehicle was towed to a dealer. After a week at the dealer, the contact was informed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V586000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,492.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #5

Apr 152023

Sorento

  • 114,800 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact stated his daughter had not noticed any warning lights. The vehicle was pulled safely off the road however, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to a dealer. The vehicle had been diagnosed and it was determined that there was a hole in the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was 114,800.

- Troy, MT, USA

problem #4

Apr 102023

Sorento

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, a clicking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V586000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Brick, NJ, USA

problem #3

Dec 282022

Sorento

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact continued to drive but the vehicle stalled again. The contact detected an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft and rod bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V586000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #2

May 212022

Sorento

  • 100,008 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that an oil consumption test was performed on Oct 29th and approximately a month later, the engine had consumed 2 1/2 quarts of oil. There was no oil on the dipstick when checked and the vehicle had not yet been driven 1,000 miles. The vehicle began sputtering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was referred to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The contact was informed that the failure could be related to the pistons. The vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a quart of oil needed to be added occasionally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,008.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #1

Jun 012021

Sorento

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 KIA Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue approved a rental vehicle for the inconvenience. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Brighton, MI, USA

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