Trailer Hitches
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · 2022 · reported 09/19/2022
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2020 Kia Sorento Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
130Complaints
1Recalls
9Crashes
11Fires
20Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (48.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 63 · 48.5% | Investigation closed | DP22003 |
| Power Train | 17 · 13.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 12.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 9 · 6.9% | Recalled | Recall 22V703000 |
| Service Brakes | 5 · 3.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
What owners report
“Car is 6 years old less then 100k miles and losing oil and motor problems Went through entire oil change in 1 month Kia unable…”NHTSA complaint 11738032 — filed 05/15/2026 · ENGINE
“2020 Kia Sorento consuming 1.5 or more quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Completing oil consumption testing with Kia dealer, which requires I take the…”NHTSA complaint 11733852 — filed 04/26/2026 · ENGINE
“Oil pressure light would come on and off, dealer said was probably the sensor got it replaced. Came back on the night I picked it…”NHTSA complaint 11730918 — filed 04/13/2026 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Sorento?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 130 NHTSA complaints (48.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (23), power train (17), electrical system (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2020 Kia Sorento have?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2020 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 22V703000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Kia Sorento's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
