2023 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

32Engine complaints

25.4%Of all 126 complaints

#3Most-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

Unspecified / other38 · 30.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 30.2%

ENGINE32 · 25.4%

POWER TRAIN22 · 17.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 · 8.7%

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

“Faulty fuel injectors are causing consistent engine misfires and occasionally causing the check engine light to illuminate and for the vehicle to reduce power greatly…”NHTSA complaint 11740305 — filed 05/27/2026

“I am submitting a vehicle safety and certification concern regarding a 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid that was marketed and offered for sale as a Kia…”NHTSA complaint 11739280 — filed 05/21/2026

“UNKNOWN However multiple times the front end of the vehicle starts shaking when I try to break up especially on the highway. The dealership claimed…”NHTSA complaint 11722647 — filed 03/07/2026

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Sorento: 32 of 126 complaints on file (25.4%). 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 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 11/01/2026.