2017 Kia Sorento owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Kia Sorento: 810 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (388), Exterior Lighting (126), Electrical System (98). 13 complaints mention a crash and 32 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2017 Kia Sorento owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Kia Sorento: 810 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (388), Exterior Lighting (126), Electrical System (98). 13 complaints mention a crash and 32 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2017 Kia Sorento recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns and 810 owner complaints for the 2017 Kia Sorento. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (388), Exterior Lighting (126), Electrical System (98). The most recent recall (NHTSA #22V703000, September 2022) covers the Trailer Hitches. 1 campaign carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns4
Owner complaints810
Complaints mentioning a crash13
Complaints mentioning a fire32

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Engine388
Exterior Lighting126
Electrical System98
Steering97
Fuel/Propulsion System39
Power Train37

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #22V703000 — Trailer Hitches (September 2022): Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an…
  • NHTSA #18V907000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (December 2018): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product…
  • NHTSA #17V586000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (September 2017): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
  • NHTSA #16V862000 — Trailer Hitches (November 2016): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.

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