2025 Kia Sorento: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sorento that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721574 (filed 03/02/2026): “I am reporting a loss of propulsion event in a 2025 kia sorento s awd. the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of drive power when pressing the accelerator. the engine did not respond normally and the vehicle entered a reduced power (limp mode) condition. stopping in the middle of major intersections,…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702095 (filed 11/30/2025): “My vehicle has an ongoing acceleration problem that feels like the engine and transmission are not communicating correctly. there are times when the vehicle will not accelerate even though the rpms increase. instead of picking up speed, it feels like the engine is pulling the vehicle back. this crea…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11681130 (filed 08/17/2025): “Nhtsa complaint – kia sorento vehicle: 2025 kia sorento component/system: engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train date of incident: [xxx] location: [xxx] , southbound description of the problem: while driving my 2025 kia sorento southbound on [xxx] , the accelerator did not respond properly b…”
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 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SORENTO HYBRID 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SORENTO PLUG-IN HYBRID 2025
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