2013 Kia Sorento engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Kia Sorento — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V224000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the…”
filed Dec 4, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power in the intersection. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed by the warranty…”
filed Oct 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V224000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sorento | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Sorento | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Sorento | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 Sorento | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 Sorento | 25 | 3% |
| 2016 Sorento | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 Sorento | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 21 | 2% |
| 2012 Sorento | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.