Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (30.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2554 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 · 30.2% | Recalled | Recall 25V649000 |
| Engine | 32 · 25.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 22 · 17.5% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 · 7.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 126 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 23V579000 · 2023 · reported 08/15/2023
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V610000 · 2023 · reported 08/31/2023
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V649000 · 2025 · reported 09/25/2025
A fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I have had to replace my radiator twice in under 2 years because the open spaces in the grill are too large and rocks are…”NHTSA complaint 11737498 — filed 05/13/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“The issue is the front grill design. Kia left the radiator completely exposed behind the grill with no protective barrier. Over time, dust, debris, and…”NHTSA complaint 11735802 — filed 05/05/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“The backup camera on the trunk of the 2023 Kia Sorrento has fallen out. It is attached only by the wires. Apparently, my specific vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11735046 — filed 05/01/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 38 of 126 NHTSA complaints (30.2%), followed by electrical system (38), engine (32), power train (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V579000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
