2023 Kia Sorento power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Kia Sorento — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission failed for the fourth time. The transmission (Power Train) is the component that failed and is available for inspection at the dealership. The vehicle became unsafe and unreliable to drive due to the repeated transmission failures, creating a risk of sudden loss of power or…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop or while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The message “Transmission Fluid Low” was displayed. The local…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 19 | 26% |
| 2024 Sorento | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 Sorento | 64 | 34% |
| 2021 Sorento | 133 | 55% |
| 2020 Sorento | 18 | 13% |
| 2019 Sorento | 51 | 12% |
| 2018 Sorento | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Sorento | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 Sorento | 123 | 10% |
| 2015 Sorento | 42 | 6% |
| 2014 Sorento | 71 | 7% |
| 2013 Sorento | 69 | 7% |
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.