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2019 Kia Sorento Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
3%of 434 total for the year
Median mileage
100,506miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Kia Sorento, 3% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,506 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 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11710774, filed 2026-01, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact became aware of puddles of oil on the driveway while the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the transmission warning light was displayed, and the vehicle hesitated to start while pressing the Push to Start button. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the oil level was extremely low. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711395, filed 2026-01, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an alignment, the contact was informed that an oil leak was found. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the oil gasket was replaced; however, the oil leak progressively worsened. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The transmission and the low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11725849, filed 2026-03, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an oil change was performed because the engine oil level was extremely low. The contact stated that the vehicle was not due for an oil change at the time of the service. Despite the oil change, the failure worsened as the sound became increasingly louder. …”

NHTSA complaint #11686869, filed 2025-09, 164,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the oil level was constantly checked since purchasing the vehicle. The contact stated she was aware of the oil consumption because the oil had to be topped off after each oil change. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer performed several oil consumption tests, and confirmed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #11691044, filed 2025-10, 112,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
202412%
202311%
202211%
202110%
202032%
2019143%
201873%
2017273%
2016312%
201551%
2014222%
2013192%
2012152%
2011372%
200884%
200764%
2006198%
20054414%
20044621%
20038127%

Other parts of the 2019 Kia Sorento

Engine
159 complaintsOther or unknown
119 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsLane departure
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Sorento

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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