2021 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 225 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Kia Sorento overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle shut off on interstate while slowing for a wreck and almost caused our own ACDA crash. Entire gauge cluster flashed and started back up…”NHTSA complaint 11508767 — filed 02/23/2023
“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving and coming to a complete stop, the auto Start/Stop feature failed to engage…”NHTSA complaint 11508348 — filed 02/21/2023
“I received the recall notice essentially telling me not to drive this vehicle and park it away from my home or other vehicles. When i…”NHTSA complaint 11499883 — filed 01/03/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia Sorento have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Kia Sorento: 42 of 225 complaints on file (18.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Kia Sorento have in total?
225 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
