2016 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, 3% of its 1,250 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 54,136 miles. There are 2 crashes and 2 fires tied to this area, but no related recall.
- Brakes complaints
- 33
- 3% of 1,250
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,136 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle can shift out of park into drive or reverse without firm brake pedal pressure, letting the car creep forward unintentionally.
- Some describe brakes suddenly locking up or becoming extremely hard to press, forcing evasive steering to avoid a collision.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle stalling or entering limp mode while moving, with the brake engaging briefly or the vehicle losing power near intersections or highway speeds.
- Owners note dashboard warning lights, including ABS and traction control indicators, turning on and off alongside brake performance changes.
- A few reports mention brakes feeling touchy or making a screeching noise on some days but not others.
When 2016 Kia Sorento brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2015, latest Jun 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?
- NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is 3% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Kia Sorento brakes?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for the brakes component on the 2016 Kia Sorento.
- At what mileage do 2016 Kia Sorento brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento is 54,136 miles.
- Are 2016 Kia Sorento brake problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data links this area to 2 crashes and 2 fires among the 2016 Sorento complaints, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2016 Kia Sorento compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Sorento's brake complaint share is 3%, lower than earlier years like 2011 and 2012, which had 10% and 13% shares respectively.