2023 Kia Sorento vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2023 Kia Sorento — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle exhibits repeated brake pulsation and vibration under normal braking conditions, affecting braking performance consistency. The issue began at approximately 10,000 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has approximately 30,000 miles. The pulsation is felt through the…”
filed May 28, 2026
“All lights came on the dashboard including the check engine light and I could not accelerate. I had to pull over and turn car off and on to get it to accelerate. It poses a very serious threat as you can not accelerate at all and can be rearended. Kia has fixed the throttle twice and have told me 2…”
filed May 15, 2026
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% |
| 2022 Sorento | 14 | 8% |
| 2021 Sorento | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 14 | 3% |
| 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 2023 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.