Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Sorento has 4 recalls, 768 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
768
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
17V586000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat t...
16V862000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sporta...
22V703000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 3-21-26 I noticed the smell of gasoline after driving the vehicle. Upon inspection a noticeable f... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2017 Kia Sorento with approximately 175,000 miles experienced engine failure involving the engine... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a **2017 Kia Sorento SXL** equipped with a **3.3L Lambd... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX] at [XXX] my vehicle caught fire while it was driving on [XXX] in New Jersey. The vehicle ha... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving up a small hill when you hear this knocking noise.The car got to the top of the hill and shu... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost pow... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ENGINE | oil light in past week would come on for short time then go out, i brought to kia cape coral, fl. se... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Going down the interstate on 2/7/26, 56 miles from home and my Kia lost power, no lights or warning,... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2017 Kia Sorento and have recently experienced excessive... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My airbag light is on after picking it up from a KIA dealership service and they are refusing to cor... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Daughter was driving home from getting her kids from daycare and said she couldn’t see behind her fr... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while coasting to a stop light, the che... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Driving home from work car started making a slapping noise, no engine light on. I stopped and the mo... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving and heard a loud noise. The car started to hesitate and was making a knocking noise. ... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | At night when I am driving, the headlight goes off. The light switch does not work on some settings... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2017 Kia Sorento is experiencing significant engine issues, including excessive oil consumption a... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | I was driving our 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4 liter, on I-94 in Detroit, MI when suddenly, the vehicle wou... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car is losing power, won't go into gear, slipping |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on, oil light came on after, vehicle stalled on expressway. Engine is knocki... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a... |