Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Sorento
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Sorento has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 435 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V639000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V703000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 160 complaints
- Unknown or Other 111 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Structure 56 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 24 complaints
Of the 435 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 435 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Sorento has an average reliability rating, with common issues in the engine and electrical systems. Recalls focus on back-over prevention and trailer hitch concerns, impacting some owners' experiences. Maintenance and addressing occasional failures are key to managing ownership costs efficiently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 75,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Replacing spark plugs
- Cooling system flush and fill
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or rough idle
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Abnormal drivetrain noises or vibrations
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Unexpected warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Sorento at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.