2024 Kia Sorento: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sorento that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768997 (filed 10/05/2026): “Delayed shifting: noticeable delay when shifting from park to drive or reverse. slipping gears: slipping out of gear unexpectedly. rough shifting: a rough or jerky shifting warning lights: the check engine light or transmission warning light may illuminate on the dashboard.…”
- 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 #11733308 (filed 04/23/2026): “At 7,100 miles the transmission failed requiring a new transmission replacement after one year. at 16,636 miles (2years into the lease) the new transmission also failed, and the car is in the garage getting another transmission replacement after.…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (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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