2003 Kia Sorento safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
10
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
1
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (12 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 8 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR… · Aug 4, 2005