2024 Kia Sorento: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sorento that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761179 (filed 08/31/2026): “While braking in a left hand turn lane waiting for the vehicles in front to turn left through an intersection, the vehicle stalled, shut off, and forced a manual restart in the turn lane. this same sequence happened again at another red light when the brake was engaged. the dealership the car was pu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11712048 (filed 01/20/2026): “Car has sensor issues. it ran into pole and median after defective collision assist said sensor was blocked. has emission leak. second vehicle i had with that and they wont cover under warranty. kia refuses to by back a car do not feel safe driving. they refuse to fix things under warranty. the refu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11694944 (filed 10/22/2025): “I've had a couple of issues with the electrical components. one time the drivers side door controls wouldn't roll down any of the windows or lock/unlock the doors. this is a safety issue if you needed to roll the windows down/up or lock the doors for the security of your vehicle. i've also had it …”
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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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: SORENTO 2024
- NHTSA complaints API: SORENTO HYBRID 2024
- NHTSA complaints API: SORENTO PLUG-IN HYBRID 2024
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