Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 4 model years, 2017–2020, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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17 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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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 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia d
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the vehicle' engine in 2016-2017 MY Sorento vehicles equipped
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
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21 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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