2017 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

379Engine complaints

48.1%Of all 788 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE379 · 48.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING117 · 14.8%

Unspecified / other102 · 12.9%

STEERING94 · 11.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM90 · 11.4%

Share of the 788 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Kia Sorento overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE…”NHTSA complaint 11291557 — filed 12/27/2019

“DECEMBER 19,2019 OUR 2017 KIA SORRENTO WITH 37K MILES ON IT WOULD NOT START. THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW ZERO AND THOUGHT THAT HAS SOMETHING TO…”NHTSA complaint 11290899 — filed 12/23/2019

“8/19/19 I HAD A SCHEDULED OIL / FILTER CHANGE AT DEALERSHIP,MILEAGE 50280. 10/11/19 I CHECKED MY OIL AND THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE OIL…”NHTSA complaint 11287804 — filed 12/08/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Kia Sorento have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Kia Sorento: 379 of 788 complaints on file (48.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Kia Sorento have in total?

788 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 31 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.