2023 Kia Sorento engine problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Kia Sorento — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2023 Kia Sorento has experienced repeated failures involving the engine, transmission/powertrain, and electrical wiring system. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired multiple times by authorized Kia dealerships, including Kia of Round Rock and Clay Cooley Kia in Irving, and the repair…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“On multiple occasions, my 2023 Kia Sorento has experienced an intermittent failure where numerous dashboard warning lights and alerts illuminate and the engine will not start. During the failure, the brake pedal becomes very stiff and the vehicle cannot be shifted out of Park. The problem is…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 19 | 26% |
| 2024 Sorento | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 Sorento | 52 | 28% |
| 2021 Sorento | 64 | 26% |
| 2020 Sorento | 64 | 48% |
| 2019 Sorento | 155 | 36% |
| 2018 Sorento | 105 | 42% |
| 2017 Sorento | 385 | 48% |
| 2016 Sorento | 693 | 56% |
| 2015 Sorento | 360 | 48% |
| 2014 Sorento | 387 | 39% |
| 2013 Sorento | 496 | 51% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.