2015 Kia Sorento: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 367 owner complaints for the 2015 Kia Sorento that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770780 (filed 10/13/2026): “The contact rented a 2015 kia sorento. the contact stated that the headlights and tail lights intermittently failed to illuminate or shorted out, and the check engine warning light illuminated. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly seized in the middle of an intersection, and t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770419 (filed 10/11/2026): “My car's check engine just started flashing and the ecu has reduced my drivability to limp mode stating that my knock sensors are showing up on scan test and camshaft position exhaust sensor. when i removed the camshaft exhaust vvt sensor it indeed had metal shavings on it. a have a p1326 and a p001…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769090 (filed 10/05/2026): “1) the engine control system / ksds knock sensor system triggered safety recall code p1326, accompanied by a flashing check engine light. the vehicle and components are currently at the dealership available for inspection under ro #148484 (issued on october 2) 2) a flashing check engine light and ac…”
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: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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