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Kia Sorento 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

154Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

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.

Air Bags61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V473000.

Brakes24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V088000.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V130000, 13V114000.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V130000Reported April 17, 2009 - 139,844 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 139,844 vehicles across all affected models.

11V473000Reported September 7, 2011 - 10,631 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 10,631 vehicles across all affected models.

13V114000Reported April 1, 2013 - 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 980,377 vehicles across all affected models.

20V088000Reported February 14, 2020 - 228,829 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 228,829 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP21003Opened November 12, 2021 - Closed June 20, 2023

Throttle control system vulnerabilities. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09017Opened November 19, 2009 - Closed September 26, 2011

Air Bag Occupant Classification System. Resulted in recall campaign 11V473000.

EA09017Opened November 19, 2009 - Closed September 26, 2011

Air Bag Occupant Classification System. Resulted in recall campaign 11V473000.

EA09017Opened November 19, 2009 - Closed September 26, 2011

Air Bag Occupant Classification System. Resulted in recall campaign 11V473000.

PE09034Opened July 17, 2009 - Closed November 30, 2009

AIR BAG OCS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09034Opened July 17, 2009 - Closed November 30, 2009

AIR BAG OCS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09034Opened July 17, 2009 - Closed November 30, 2009

AIR BAG OCS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200724
200821
20095
20107
201110
20129
20139
201414
20158
201610
20178
20186
20195
202011
20212
20222
20232
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

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.