2021 Kia Sorento Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 242 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Kia Sorento overview page.
What owners report
“As I was taking off from stop sign car dropped into lower gear jerking car and lowered speed. Did this twice almost causing an accident…”NHTSA complaint 11489882 — filed 10/18/2022
“Hello Sir / Madam, I bought this used 2021 Kia Sorento with Vin Number [XXX]. Greenway Kia Orlando, Has Verified with me and given me…”NHTSA complaint 11476723 — filed 07/30/2022
“Car has been having issues with not starting many times also dealership was contact also was serviced and still having issues.”NHTSA complaint 11464624 — filed 05/14/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia Sorento have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Kia Sorento: 23 of 242 complaints on file (9.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Kia Sorento have in total?
242 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
