2016 Kia Sorento Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 0% of the 1,262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,300 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the front passenger’s side door was unintendedly unlocked, causing the door to open independently. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer has not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11562400, filed 2023-12, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the contact attempted to open the trunk, however, the trunk failed to open. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times and after multiple attempts, the trunk was able to open. The contact stated that the failure continued to recur and the trunk became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed the contact that the warranty did not cover the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11578471, filed 2024-03, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174676Apr 2, 2020Technical service bulletin: service action: tail gate latch repair (sa 234) - closed
- 10157047Mar 13, 2019TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT (SA195) - This bulletin has been closed.
- 10155381Mar 13, 2019TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT (SA195) - This Bulletin has been CLOSED.
- 10133175Mar 29, 2018PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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