2019 Kia Sorento: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Sorento report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 65,250 miles.
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints for the 2019 Sorento in this area. 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.…”
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: none clearly reported. 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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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