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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2019 Kia Sorento Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
5%of 435 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Kia Sorento, 5% of the 435 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driving eastbound on I-66 east of cartharpin road, my Sorento's sunroof exploded. The traffic was light at mid-morning, no construction in the area, smooth pavement, I was going about 65 MPH. Exploding sound, I thought it was a blowout. Discovered large hole in the middle of the sunroof. Previous evening we had driving rain, temp down to about 40 overnight, current weather was sunny, 45-50 degrees. Car was leased new, has about 22k miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11321099, filed 2020-04, 22,000 miles

“Within on week of purchasing my new Kia Sorento, I experienced a windshield crack that spread quickly across the windshield within 24 hours. The windshield should be built better. I've never had such an issue with other makes from previous cars. I had purchased the platinum protection plan but was told it would not cover. I called the dealership at which I purchased the car for help only to be given the run around being transferred to multiple departments. The crack spread from the bottom left corner across the middle of the windshield in my line of sight making it difficult to clearly see. …”

NHTSA complaint #11268072, filed 2019-10, 200 miles

“The rear camera picture has become foggy and I can't see what is behind me. There is a NHTSA campaign id 23v639000 for this problem. It covers the 2019 Kia Sorento (which is my vehicle) but Kia says my particular VIN number is not included in the recall. Kia needs to expand this recall to include additional VIN numbers including mine.”

NHTSA complaint #11560350, filed 2023-12

“As I was merging off of a ramp onto the expressway my sunroof exploded causing glass to go everywhere almost causing me to crash the vehicle. No cars were present around me to kick up debris to hit the vehicle, and there were no potholes or anything for me to hit.”

NHTSA complaint #11553174, filed 2023-11

“backup camera and infotainment screens failed while driving 4/7/2023. As a result this makes hands free phone usage unavailable as required by michigan law. This is also a safety concern due to distracting the driver. failed 4/1/2023 as well. i was instructed by kia to record the issues per my invoice from dealership when they had vehicle for 27 days in 2022 Kia has been aware of issue since April 2021. Has yet to resolve the issue. Refuses to respond since 2022”

NHTSA complaint #11598738, filed 2024-07

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202568%
202449%
2023119%
2022179%
2021114%
202064%
2019215%
201873%
201791%
2016232%
2015111%
2014273%
2013313%
2012283%
2011292%
200821%
200721%
200621%
200521%
200431%
200352%

Other parts of the 2019 Kia Sorento

Engine
160 complaints
Other or unknown
119 complaints
Electrical system
68 complaints
Body and structure
56 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
51 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
18 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Lane 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 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