2024 Kia Sorento: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sorento that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765210 (filed 09/18/2026): “The cars battery drained precipitously. was able to sit and recharge. took it to dealership. there were several code issues p033500 and p040500 among others. in discussion it seems that it might have been the egr valve among other things. on research this is a known problem so why is there not a rec…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11729386 (filed 04/06/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 kia sorento. the contact stated that the radiator was leaking. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the dealer stated that a rock or road debris had caused the puncture in the radiator. the contact was advised by the dealer that it was a known failure and that there wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11683103 (filed 08/26/2025): “The contact owns a 2024 kia sorento. the contact stated that during a routine oil change, the mechanic added an unknown oil additive to the vehicle. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power and drove sluggishly…”
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.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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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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