2013 Kia Sorento suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Kia Sorento — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear Subframe rust, sudden excessive suspension instability and excessive vibration while driving. A “recall” issue in UK but not the US ??”
filed May 10, 2026
“Kia failed to take accountability for rods related to oil pan and engine damage defect on this vehicle. Did not offer other safety options and did not give any warning signs. I have ALL my receipts and maintenance on vehicle that I DID Maintain my vehicle responsible and this was a Kia vehicle…”
filed Apr 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sorento | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 16 | 2% |
| 2012 Sorento | 21 | 2% |
| 2011 Sorento | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 Sorento | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.