2013 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 9%of 983 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Kia Sorento, 9% of the 983 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On may 28, 2019, I made an appointment with my mechanic as a result of my ABS brake light appearing on the dashboard of my 2013 Kia sorrento with a little over 57,000 miles. I was given an appointment date of thursday, may 30th and did not utilize the vehicle except to drive it a short distance to the mechanic's location. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217250, filed 2019-06, 57,000 miles“I was driving down rt 121 at about 45/50 miles per hour, on a straight section of road, when the automobile just died. I managed to coast into a safe area. The power steering and brakes were not working. Attempted to get a battery boost and the tow truck operator said it sounded like it was turning over dry but would not start. Then the car was towed to mechanic falls garage.”
NHTSA complaint #11208569, filed 2019-05, 66,000 miles“I had a power train recall on my vehicle. Took to a Kia repair shop and they did nothing to fix the problem. The problem still exist and I'm very distraught about it. While driving my vehicle doesn't have any power to accelerate. They said it was a rea safety problem and the computer will not allow the vehicle to accelerate. Im ready to take whom ever to court to resolve this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11268232, filed 2019-10, 126,000 miles“Three warning lights came on simultaneously while I was driving down the highway at 65 MPH. The warning lights were the ABS, traction control, and down hill. I took it to precision tune for a diagnosis and was told I need a passenger rear wheel speed sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11292259, filed 2019-12, 105,000 miles“We were driving down the road one day and a large metal piece hit the bottom of the car in which knock the plastic shell covering the fuel line's off I called Kia they said so told Kia this could cause a fire Kia said so we have not been told about it Kia was like who cares. Another thing is the lights on the dash have been coming on even after fixing this still come on again Kia wanted to charge a high price to fix one part the under pinning should be replace with a plate not plastic part”
NHTSA complaint #11084523, filed 2018-04, 55,345 milesRelated recalls
- 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima…Covers: Kia Sorento 2011–2014, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
- 10109848May 15, 2017TSB: REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING COVER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC148) - VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to inspect, clean and…
- 10109846May 12, 2017SC148OWNER - OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER -Notifying owners that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel…
- 10109845May 9, 2017SC148DPSM - DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace…
- 10109844May 9, 2017SC148DP - DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel…
- 10058121Apr 1, 2015Kia 2011-2016 my sportage : the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator on certain all-wheel drive equipped sportage vehicles, will exhibit an inoperative awd system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 | 12 | 10% |
| 2022 | 18 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 | 37 | 5% |
| 2014 | 84 | 9% |
| 2013 | 88 | 9% |
| 2012 | 103 | 12% |
| 2011 | 132 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 27 | 12% |
| 2007 | 24 | 16% |
| 2006 | 26 | 11% |
| 2005 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 24 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia Sorento
498 complaintsElectrical system
116 complaintsBody and structure
91 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsExterior lighting
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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