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2024 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

2 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jun 2024Aug 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Your 2024 Kia Sorento experienced sluggish acceleration and loss of power after an unknown oil additive was added during a routine oil change. When the vehicle was taken to a dealer for service, metal shavings were found in the oil, suggesting internal engine wear or damage. The issue has not yet been fully diagnosed, and Kia has been notified. Resolving this will likely require an engine inspection, possible oil system flush, and potentially engine repair or replacement depending on what's causing the metal debris.

NHTSA #: 11683103
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

Kia has failed to provide proper protection for their radiator on their Sorento and Telluride models. There are many many many reports online of these radiators sustaining damage which should not have occurred, and Kia refuses to cover any of these repairs under any type of warranty. In my example, my brand new 2024 Sorento with 1,300 miles overheated and dumped all of its coolant due to what the Kia dealership claimed was a puncture in the radiator. The vehicle was never driven off road, and had never been hit by anything. If Kia has a guard in place to prevent this from happening, the guard is insufficient and should be a concern. Kia refused to cover this issue under their warranty.

NHTSA #: 11595462

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