Kia Sorento Brakes problems
44 of the 1,382 complaints about the Kia Sorento (3.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (12, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2). 12 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “rotors”, “abs”, “braking” and “autonomous”. 10 of these reports (22.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 11 injuries and 1 death mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 12 · Previous 12 months: 7
Common terms in reports
- brake25
- rotors8
- abs10
- braking11
- autonomous3
- auto hold3
What owners report
The brakes failed; they felt spongy, as if my foot were pressing directly against the road. The car accelerated and I headed toward a wall; the sensors didn't stop the vehicle. It came to a halt against the wall after the impact.
I have replaced my rotors and my brakes soon as I got the car I’ve had the car for a month now I was in a major accident. Someone walked in front of my car.
The abs module has failed. Yes vehicle is available for inspections if wanted and would be appreciated. Had it scanned by dealership and it’s too expensive to fix. Lights on are abs. Traction control. Auto hold. Autonomous braking. Thank you
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal shaking in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with improperly sized brake rotors.
Multiple lights on dash same time. Auto Hold, Fwd Collision, Adaptive Cruise and ABS. Code said ABS Module faulty. Multiple Safety System affected and rendered useless.
Vehicle exhibits repeated brake pulsation and vibration under normal braking conditions, affecting braking performance consistency. The issue began at approximately 10,000 miles and has progressively worsened.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Kia Sorento
Frequently asked questions
How common are Brakes problems on the Kia Sorento?
44 of the 1,382 complaints about the Kia Sorento (3.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Kia Sorento model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (12, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2).
Is there a recall for Kia Sorento Brakes problems?
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.