How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 56 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is about 4% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento?

No related recall is listed in this dataset for the 2016 Sorento's fuel system complaints. One owner referenced a separate 2018 Kia recall (18V907000) covering fuel hoses and lines on certain 2012-2017 Sorento vehicles that had received an engine replacement.

Have there been fires linked to the fuel system on the 2016 Sorento?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 fires and 3 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Sorento?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento is 67,000 miles.

How does the 2016 Sorento compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2016 Sorento's fuel system share is 4%, similar to 2012 (4%), 2013 (4%), and 2015 (4%), but lower than 2021 (10%) and 2019 or 2020 (7% each).

2016 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 56 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, about 4% of its 1,250 total complaints, including 9 fires and 3 injuries. No related recall is listed for this fuel system data, though owners referenced a separate 2018 Kia recall (18V907000) for fuel hoses/lines tied to engine-replacement vehicles.

Fuel System complaints: 56; 4% of 1,250
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 9
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fires reported starting at or near the fuel tank, fuel lines, or firewall area, in some cases while the vehicle was parked or driving at low speed.
Sudden loss of power or stalling while merging onto or driving on the highway, with the engine failing to respond to the accelerator.
Vehicles shutting off without warning at low speeds, with the dashboard going dark before the car could be restarted.
Difficulty accelerating when entering a highway, with the engine revving slowly and a high-pressure fuel pump code found by the dealer.
Fuel spewing out of the fill opening during refueling, with the nozzle repeatedly clicking off regardless of tank fill level.

When 2016 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2018, latest Jul 12, 2026.

56 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2025 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 56 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is about 4% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento?: No related recall is listed in this dataset for the 2016 Sorento's fuel system complaints. One owner referenced a separate 2018 Kia recall (18V907000) covering fuel hoses and lines on certain 2012-2017 Sorento vehicles that had received an engine replacement.
Have there been fires linked to the fuel system on the 2016 Sorento?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 fires and 3 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Sorento?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento is 67,000 miles.
How does the 2016 Sorento compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2016 Sorento's fuel system share is 4%, similar to 2012 (4%), 2013 (4%), and 2015 (4%), but lower than 2021 (10%) and 2019 or 2020 (7% each).