2019 Kia Sorento vehicle speed control problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2019 Kia Sorento — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2019 Kia Sorento suddenly began making loud knocking noises from the engine and immediately lost all acceleration while I was driving with my children in the car. The vehicle would not respond when pressing the gas, and the check engine light came on. This created a terrifying situation because…”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 95 MPH. The check engine and hazard warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to respond as needed, and the steering wheel…”
filed Jul 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 Sorento | 11 | 10% |
| 2022 Sorento | 14 | 8% |
| 2021 Sorento | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Sorento | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 Sorento | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Sorento | 62 | 5% |
| 2015 Sorento | 21 | 3% |
| 2014 Sorento | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 Sorento | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 Sorento | 29 | 3% |
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.