2019 Kia Sorento structure problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2019 Kia Sorento — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“About 1 month ago, i noticed on the hood, several areas (10-12) of bubbling and peeling of the paint. On the Side upright panel next to the windshield on the passenger side, there is a big area of peeling and bubbling paint. Paint is called Snow white Pearl. On the driver side panel above the…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
“after purchasing from carmax 6 months later the paint above the windshield is peeling off in huge chunks. the color is snow pearl white. having large chunks of solid paint flying around can decrease visibility for both the driver of the vehicle and others should the pieces go on the windshield…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
CS2312_TSB_R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
TSB_CS2312_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 19, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder…
TSB_CS2312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2025CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media…
CS2312_OWNR · Other · issued Dec 17, 2025
Structure problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sorento | 6 | 17% |
| 2023 Sorento | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Sorento | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sorento | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Sorento | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Sorento | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 Sorento | 107 | 9% |
| 2015 Sorento | 99 | 13% |
| 2014 Sorento | 160 | 16% |
| 2013 Sorento | 89 | 9% |
| 2012 Sorento | 35 | 4% |
| 2011 Sorento | 268 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.