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2020 Kia Sorento Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 140 total for the year
Median mileage
35,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2020 Kia Sorento, 4% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My 2020 Kia Sorento engine light came on and not able to accelerate more than 40 mph. The code when I went to an auto repair shop says knock signal range/ performance. I had it reset by the mechanic and the engine light still on. The engine is also eating through oil very fast. We have to fill the car with oil frequently in between oil changes.”

NHTSA complaint #11673429, filed 2025-07

“I was on the freeway and I needed to accelerate to get over and I pushed on the gas and the car would not accelerate at all I could not get the vehicle to speed up it was stuck at 40 I had gotten the gas pedal to the ground and no acceleration the RPM were jumping up but the miles per hour were not so I I tried to let it drop down in speed and then tried to accelerate again and at that point I could not get the vehicle over 60 I pulled over turned off the vehicle waited and then restarted it and tried to continue on to the freeway and the car would not go over 60 miles per hour. …”

NHTSA complaint #11595839, filed 2024-06

“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked back and forth, accelerated unintendedly, and crashed into the corner plaster wall of a friend's garage, causing plaster to fall onto the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Caliber Collision to be repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. Police officers responded to the scene, inspected the vehicle, and filed a report. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11765211, filed 2026-09, 35,000 miles

“The Kia was using to much oil, the engine light came on and it’s the cam shaft sensor…just got it replace but still doing the same thing as the RPM’s is fluctuating …”

NHTSA complaint #11666174, filed 2025-06

“**Suspected Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6** On October 24, 2026, the driver of a 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6 experienced two episodes of suspected sudden unintended acceleration. The vehicle reportedly accelerated unexpectedly while in Reverse (R), causing it to collide with an apartment building. Following the initial collision, the driver shifted the transmission into Drive (D), at which point the vehicle reportedly accelerated forward unexpectedly. According to the driver, both incidents occurred so quickly that she was unable to apply the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773405, filed 2026-10

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202579%
2023119%
2022168%
2021135%
202054%
2019143%
201883%
2017213%
2016625%
2015223%
2014313%
2013253%
2012293%
2011634%
2009611%
20082813%
2007106%
200683%
200562%
200473%
200383%

Other parts of the 2020 Kia Sorento

Engine
67 complaints
Other or unknown
37 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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