2016 Kia Sorento Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, about 1% of its 1,250 total complaints for the year. A related recall (16V480000) covers improperly welded rear suspension cross-members. Median failure mileage across this area is 38,825 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 18
- 1% of 1,250
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 38,825 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front axle detaches or shakes while turning at low speed due to a missing locking ring.
- Rear suspension brackets found unwelded, causing abnormal noise from the rear at highway speed.
- Steering becomes loose and the vehicle pulls or oscillates side to side at higher speeds, making control difficult.
- Tires show rapid or uneven wear, including chunks of missing tread and dry rot, sometimes requiring repeated replacement within a year.
- Highway shimmy traced to original-equipment tires being out of round.
- Sudden loud noise and vibration from a front tire area with no visible tire damage found afterward.
When 2016 Kia Sorento suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 9, 2015, latest Aug 6, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Kia Sorento
- NHTSA 16V480000Jun 29, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires7,901 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
Risk: The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2016 Sorento, about 1% of its 1,250 total complaints that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento suspension?
- Yes. Recall 16V480000, reported June 29, 2016, covers a rear suspension component that may not be properly welded; dealers inspect the welds and replace the rear cross-member as needed.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2016 Sorento?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 38,825 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2016 Sorento, though 1 fire was reported.
- How does 2016 compare to other Sorento years for suspension complaints?
- The 2016 model's 18 complaints and 1% share are lower than 2011 (65 complaints, 4%) and 2014 (26 complaints, 3%), putting 2016 in the middle of the range.