2015 Kia Sorento Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,800 miles.
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.
“Bearings, suspension and steering issue: took car to get tire changed and ever since the bearins and steering is off. Steering wheel shakes once I try to go faster than 55 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11240919, filed 2019-07, 62,800 miles“SUV started making a strange noise and the rear started dragging before 70K miles. Needed a new axle and a rear differential. Total cost was $3800.00 and not covered under warranty. The rear differential oil wasn't even due to be changed yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11473073, filed 2022-07“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine, it is currently available How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Absolutely Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? …”
NHTSA complaint #11457205, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 10242913Sep 25, 2023PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 22 | 3% |
| 2011 | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 30 | 14% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
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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