2023 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
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 126 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Kia Sorento overview page.
What owners report
“All lights came on the dashboard including the check engine light and I could not accelerate. I had to pull over and turn car off…”NHTSA complaint 11738211 — filed 05/15/2026
“2023 Kia sorento rear camera mounting bracket broke. There was are recall SC280 in 2023. Rear camera recently fell out of housing unit and is…”NHTSA complaint 11734755 — filed 04/30/2026
“I am writing to report a mechanical failure with my Kia vehicle that occurred on January 19, 2026. While stopped at a red light, my…”NHTSA complaint 11723449 — filed 03/10/2026
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Sorento: 38 of 126 complaints on file (30.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Kia Sorento have in total?
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 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.
