2023 Kia Sorento Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Transmission went out while driving on highway. Dealership said they need to replace the entire transmission.”NHTSA complaint 11726760 — filed 03/24/2026
“Incident #1: [XXX] The vehicle would not accelerate after coming to a stop at an intersection. The vehicle would not exceed 20 MPH with oncoming…”NHTSA complaint 11703565 — filed 12/07/2025
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the accelerator…”NHTSA complaint 11699126 — filed 11/13/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Kia Sorento: 22 of 126 complaints on file (17.5%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
