2013 Kia Sorento: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 116 owner complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711398 (filed 01/16/2026): “The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. while the contact's granddaughter was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that a special device was previously installed in the vehicle because of a legal matter. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11665356 (filed 06/06/2025): “Back up camera on kia sorento screens go black out of nowhere. after research online i have seen that this is a very common problem with kia vehicles, and they haven't issued a recall on them. it isn't safe to be operating without one of the vehicles safety features because the vehicle owner doesn't…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11662704 (filed 05/23/2025): “This vehicle has a oil consumption problem that causes engine damage and kia will not take responsibility for especially after the car being maintained. on top of it even with substantial evidence that this was a manufacturing defect that kia is refusing to take accountability for and completely dis…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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