2017 Kia Sorento: Engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Sorento report: engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 80,400 miles.
NHTSA has 404 owner complaints for the 2017 Sorento in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770441 (filed 10/11/2026): “Check engine light flashing going into limp mode…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769341 (filed 10/06/2026): “The contact owns a 2017 kia sorento. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and idling, the engine oil warning light illuminated, and the apple carplay, radio, and hvac system became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the oil p…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace engine (11 reports) leaking oil pressure switch (1 reports) repair head gaskets. rebore time certs for head bolts (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,850 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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