2005 Kia Sorento recalls and problems

The 2005 Kia Sorento has 0 recalls and 307 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2005 Kia Sorento
Photo: 2005 Kia Sorento by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 24 Sorento model years — 9th most.

0recalls
307complaints
17crashes
5fires
20injuries
84,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005: 24 complaints20052006: 8 complaints2007: 12 complaints20072008: 17 complaints2009: 13 complaints20092010: 27 complaints2011: 32 complaints20112012: 19 complaints2013: 23 complaints20132014: 39 complaints392015: 37 complaints20152016: 25 complaints2017: 6 complaints20172018: 10 complaints2019: 3 complaints20192020: 2 complaints2021: 3 complaints20212022: 4 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20241

2005 vs. other Kia Sorento years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Kia Sorento. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sorento?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (106), exterior lighting (53), electrical system (49). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.