2016 Kia Sorento Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 5% of the 1,261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving around 30 MPH on a local side street and the car shut off with no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The dashboard went black and the car stopped running. I had to pull the car over, put it in park, turn the key to the off position. I waited a few seconds and started the car again and drove it home (~1 mile from home). I had it towed to the dealership as I did not feel it was safe to drive it there.”
NHTSA complaint #11110474, filed 2018-07, 39,400 miles“My vehicle started running hot after driving down the highway and kept cutting off out of the blue. Then I checked all the coolant and radiator to see if fluid was leaking no sign of a crack. Then took it to o'reillys auto parts because check engine lighr shows codes p0087, defected transmission fluid temperature sensor, defected PCM/TCM. Poor connector and the fuel rail pressure sensor. After having it towed to Kia they open it up and said I needed a new engine and my head gasket was cracked. And”
NHTSA complaint #11376778, filed 2020-11, 108,000 miles“I noticed a greenish liquid leaking on 12/4/20 after I had put the car in park. Not sure what it is but I do see there is a recall but not on my car specificlly”
NHTSA complaint #11378188, filed 2020-12, 77,000 miles“I brought my 2016 Kia Sorento in the dealer for check engine light (code p0172). After the evaluated it, they said the fuel pump and fuel lines need to be replaced because it's leaking fuel into the engine and the engine needs an oil change because the oil is diluted with fuel. They said the fuel pump and fuel line is covered under the warranty but the oil change isn't. This fuel system issue is every similar to the recalls that were reported on january 17, 2019 but my car didn't fall under the recall. Could this be part of the recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11324002, filed 2020-05, 68,000 miles“I can't accelerate my 2016 Kia Sorento. Slow down in the highway. Had to tow home. My vehicle have 72k miles. Others 2016 have recall for that, no mine.”
NHTSA complaint #11286348, filed 2019-12, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10234611Apr 14, 2023VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on…
- 10234614Apr 12, 2023Sc260_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- 10234613Apr 12, 2023Sc260_poc: proof of correction card
- 10234612Apr 12, 2023VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary…
- 10234610Apr 12, 2023VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a…
- 10234609Apr 12, 2023VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service…
- 10216503Jul 14, 2022VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to…
- 10216504Jul 12, 2022VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2.4L GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC234) - This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary…
- 10216502Jul 12, 2022VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary…
- 10216501Jul 12, 2022Sc234_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 7% |
| 2021 | 24 | 9% |
| 2020 | 10 | 7% |
| 2019 | 28 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 49 | 6% |
| 2016 | 58 | 5% |
| 2015 | 31 | 4% |
| 2014 | 50 | 5% |
| 2013 | 38 | 4% |
| 2012 | 39 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 77 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sorento
697 complaintsOther or unknown
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
126 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsElectrical system
107 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsExterior lighting
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology