2015 Kia Sorento Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When using the cooling seat option it does not work on the passenger side. When we took it in for service we were informed ' that is as good as it gets'. We were told that the air bag sensor blocks over 50% of the holes in the seat. They only way to fix would be to remove the air bag sensor and that is against federal regulations. We can feel no cooling what so ever on that side.”
NHTSA complaint #10702673, filed 2015-03, 1,800 miles“Subject: Broken Driver Seat Metal Rod – Safety Hazard in 2015 Kia Sorento To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious issue involving the driver’s seat in my 2015 Kia Sorento, specifically a broken metal rod inside the seat frame. This part appears to be part of the seat's internal adjustment mechanism and should not fail under normal use. Its failure presents a potential safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722038, filed 2026-03“The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. While the contact's vehicle was at a complete stop at a red light, another vehicle failed to stop and rear ended the contact's vehicle. The crash pushed the contact's vehicle into the intersection. The driver's seat separated from the base and caused the driver's seat to move backwards and forward, causing the driver's body to strike the rear passenger and driver's seat railings, the driver's window, driver's door, and dashboard. The driver suffered injuries to the neck, head, and face. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129315, filed 2018-09, 72,000 miles“Electrical malfunctions inside the vehicle when you start up (I.e. Driver seat heating up, panel flashing, fuel ignition taking off sparadically when the car is in motion on city street, rear brakes screehing when in motion,(city street) car constantly requiring a charge up of the battery and replacement of batteries when stationary, exterior lights remaining on excessively after car is turned off, hood of car extremely hot to touch, liquid residue on driveway from rear brakes after the car is parked after use. When the car is stationary for 1 day or more the battery shorts out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382715, filed 2020-12Related service bulletins
- 11025768Nov 13, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10180663Sep 29, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen…
- 10180662Sep 29, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen…
- 10180661Sep 24, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the Question and Answer document regarding the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15) years…
- 10180660Sep 24, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to dealer parts and service managers, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad…
- 10180659Sep 24, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to dealer principals, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15)…
- 10173247Mar 26, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front passenger Occupant Detection System…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 33 | 3% |
| 2012 | 15 | 2% |
| 2011 | 21 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Kia Sorento
363 complaintsOther or unknown
114 complaintsBody and structure
100 complaintsExterior lighting
91 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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