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2003 Kia Sorento Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

34Fuel/propulsion System complaints
11.1%Of all 305 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING46 · 15.1%
ENGINE43 · 14.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM34 · 11.1%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE33 · 10.8%
STEERING24 · 7.9%

Share of the 305 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Kia Sorento overview page.

Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

82012120138201462015420165201722018

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Kia Sorento have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Kia Sorento: 34 of 305 complaints on file (11.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Kia Sorento have in total?

305 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.