Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2016 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
729 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V907000.
168 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
127 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V612000.
112 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
107 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
63 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V089000.
58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V480000.
11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V862000, 22V703000.
10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V446000.
6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V770000.
6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 12,361 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 2,587 vehicles across all affected models.
Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,901 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,408 vehicles across all affected models.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 10,212 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 28,065 vehicles across all affected models.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 70,887 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisoryNHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.