2019 Kia Sorento: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints for the 2019 Kia Sorento that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772685 (filed 10/21/2026): “Please see attachment…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770345 (filed 10/10/2026): “The engin cought on fire while driving. the entire car burnt. the engin burns 1 quart of oil per tank of gass consuming approximately 20 quarts beetween oil changes.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770369 (filed 10/10/2026): “On october 3, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., my 2019 kia sorento, with fewer than 100,000 miles, experienced an unexpected engine failure while i was driving on the highway in the chicago, illinois, area. component or system failure: the vehicle's engine failed unexpectedly while the vehicle w…”
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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Sources
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