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2009 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
15%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
160,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Kia Sorento, 15% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Experiencing vibration in brakes caused by warped rotors. This is not covered under warranty because dealer said brakes were used to slow down vehicle while going downhill on mountain roads. Vehicle is not used much in mountains, mostly stop-and-go city traffic. If this vehicle cannot withstand this type of use, it is not safe for use on american roads. Kia apparently uses under designed, inadequate materials and then excludes these parts from their sham of a warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10393470, filed 2011-03, 21,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 15 MPH, she activated the windshield wipers and the radio, and the vehicle started to stall. The contact stated that her daughter saw the TPMS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact's daughter drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact’s husband attempted to duplicate the failure by letting the vehicle idle and then shifted to reverse (R), and the instrument cluster gauges started to function erratically. …”

NHTSA complaint #11519128, filed 2023-04, 185,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the warning message ASC-OFF appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated as she turned off the vehicle, she was able to restart the vehicle and parked in the driveway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and several warning lights including the ASC warning light, check engine warning light, and air bag passenger warning light were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11429870, filed 2021-08, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine, ESC, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Upon speaking with other independent mechanics, the contact was informed that the failure was likely linked to moisture that might have entered the ABS module. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); which the contact associated with the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711370, filed 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11455715, filed 2022-03

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026233%
202568%
2024614%
20231210%
2022189%
202121%
202054%
2019143%
201883%
2017233%
2016242%
2015375%
2014849%
2013889%
201210312%
20111329%
2009815%
20082712%
20072416%
20062611%
2005145%
2004115%
2003248%

Other parts of the 2009 Kia Sorento

Air bags
21 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Sorento

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology