4 complaints reported

2023 Kia Sorento Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2026

Screen not responding properly

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA SORENTO, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2026
Dec 2025

I have been calling the nearest Kia dealership to have this recall fixed since September 2025 and there has been no remedy since. We do not feel safe using the vehicle due to the recall involving a fire hazard due to HVAC wiring. We have a family that needs the vehicle and its been 3 months with no remedy and no estimated date of when remedy will be available, so remedy for recall is indefinite. We would like Kia to repurchase the vehicle or assist in auto monthly payments, as we are paying for a vehicle that we cannot use. We have kids and do not feel comfortable driving in this vehicle. We use this vehicle to help work and recall has impacted us financially. Below are details of the recall as we are trying to get Kia to help with: Manufacturer Recall Number SC351 There is no remedy for this safety recall ***REMEDY IS NOT AVAILABLE YET*** KIA AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2021-2023 SORENTO VEHICLES. THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INADEQUATE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Safety Risk A FIRE INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA SORENTO, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Nov 2025

On 8 occasions, while driving on a highway, the emergency lights started to flash out of no where and the driver could not accelerate. The driver had to find a way to pull over and turn the car off and then restart the car. The car was taken in 3 times and checks were run but no codes showed up. The third time the car was brought in, the mechanic agreed to drive it until the problem could be reproduced. The car was driven for 70 miles but it could not be reproduced. The mechanics were informed that it happened every 300-500 miles and the car had not been driven enough. The mechanics said it was running as designed. Our safety and everyone on the road was put at risk if we could not get over to a shoulder.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA SORENTO, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Mar 2024

Battery draining on new car after new battery replacement.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 KIA SORENTO, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Incident: Mar 2024

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Quick Summary

The 2023 Kia Sorento has 4 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.