How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Sorento, which is 4% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Kia Sorento?

This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2013 Sorento's Fuel System complaints.

Did the fuel system problems cause fires or injuries?

Yes. Of the 38 Fuel System complaints, 6 involved fires and 2 involved injuries, though none involved a reported crash.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 84,933 miles.

How does the 2013 Sorento compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 model's 38 complaints and 4% share are similar to 2012 (39 complaints, 4%) and 2014 (50 complaints, 5%), while later years like 2021 show a higher 10% share.

2013 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, 4% of its 981 total complaints for the year. Six of those complaints involved fires and two involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 84,933. No related recalls are listed in this dataset.

Fuel System complaints: 38; 4% of 981
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 84,933 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicles caught fire in the engine compartment while driving, in some cases fully engulfing the car with no dashboard warning beforehand.
High pressure fuel pump failures caused sudden loss of power on the highway, sometimes tied to later engine fire incidents.
Engines stalled or dropped to idle at low speed or while stopped, with the check engine light coming on and dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
Some owners reported the car would not start, with the engine cranking repeatedly before starting, followed by shaking, vibration, and hesitation while driving.
One owner reported real-world fuel economy far below the advertised window-sticker MPG rating.

When 2013 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2013, latest Jul 23, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201119 (1%)
201239 (4%)
201338 (4%)
201450 (5%)
201531 (4%)
201656 (4%)
201749 (6%)
201813 (5%)
201928 (7%)
20209 (7%)
202124 (10%)
202214 (7%)
20236 (5%)
20242 (5%)
20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Sorento, which is 4% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Kia Sorento?: This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2013 Sorento's Fuel System complaints.
Did the fuel system problems cause fires or injuries?: Yes. Of the 38 Fuel System complaints, 6 involved fires and 2 involved injuries, though none involved a reported crash.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 84,933 miles.
How does the 2013 Sorento compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 model's 38 complaints and 4% share are similar to 2012 (39 complaints, 4%) and 2014 (50 complaints, 5%), while later years like 2021 show a higher 10% share.