2017 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Kia Sorento — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle had started independently. While the vehicle was in the driveway, the contact became aware that the vehicle had been running for a while. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off but restarted independently. While driving…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“I am writing to file a formal complaint against Kia America, Inc. regarding the mishandling of a warranty repair dispute for my 2017 Kia Sorento (VIN [XXX]). This complaint documents a pattern of misinformation, unreturned communications, and unprofessional conduct by Kia representatives that has…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR (WTY031) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a…
WTY031_TSB_R2 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 16, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSION SECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC340 REV 4) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections…
SC340_TSB_R4 · Emissions · issued Mar 6, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 21 | 29% |
| 2024 Sorento | 11 | 28% |
| 2023 Sorento | 37 | 31% |
| 2022 Sorento | 30 | 16% |
| 2021 Sorento | 47 | 19% |
| 2020 Sorento | 19 | 14% |
| 2019 Sorento | 68 | 16% |
| 2018 Sorento | 30 | 12% |
| 2016 Sorento | 107 | 9% |
| 2015 Sorento | 58 | 8% |
| 2014 Sorento | 153 | 16% |
| 2013 Sorento | 116 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.