2019 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

150Engine complaints

36.1%Of all 415 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE150 · 36.1%

Unspecified / other106 · 25.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM67 · 16.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY53 · 12.8%

POWER TRAIN49 · 11.8%

Share of the 415 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Kia Sorento overview page.

What owners report

“2019 Kia sorento caught on fire while driving. Drivers behind my wife saw flames coming from under motor. They signaled her to pull over and…”NHTSA complaint 11496522 — filed 12/08/2022

“Engine stutters and jerks upon acceleration. Happens in every driving mode (Comfort / Eco / Smart / Sport). This has been a persistent safety issue…”NHTSA complaint 11473211 — filed 07/10/2022

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the front passenger's…”NHTSA complaint 11466826 — filed 05/31/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Kia Sorento have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Kia Sorento: 150 of 415 complaints on file (36.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Kia Sorento have in total?

415 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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.