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Model Year Problem Record

Kia Sorento 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

806Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
61Complaints 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.

Engine414 complaints

414 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V586000, 18V907000.

Lighting126 complaints

126 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering97 complaints

97 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System96 complaints

96 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V862000, 22V703000.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 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.

16V862000Reported November 30, 2016 - 10,212 vehicles potentially affected

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.

17V586000Reported September 21, 2017 - 62 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 62 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

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.

22V703000Reported September 19, 2022 - 70,887 vehicles potentially affected

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 Advisory

Defect Investigations

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

DP21002Opened November 12, 2021 - Closed June 26, 2023

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP21002Opened November 12, 2021 - Closed June 26, 2023

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23019Opened November 13, 2023 - Closed July 23, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23019Opened November 13, 2023 - Closed July 23, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. 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.

20164
201724
201833
201958
202064
202164
2022134
2023137
2024121
2025106
202661
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.