2024 Kia Sorento: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sorento that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759285 (filed 08/24/2026): “The front bumper grill to this sorento model, among others, has a major design flaw that causes the radiator to be highly vulnerable to debris. a rock struck and punctured my radiator causing it to aggressively spray engine coolant, eventually leading to my engine overheating. i found this incident …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734947 (filed 04/30/2026): “A few weeks ago my sunroof began with out warning began to malfunction. it stopped closing all the way . when finally close i noticed the right rear side of the roof not closing all the way. i've noticed the bracket that holds up the glass roof to the track was broken. i took the car back to my ca…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11680690 (filed 08/14/2025): “The trim on my vehicle will not stay snapped down.…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (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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