How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 23 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is about 2% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento sunroof or rear glass?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2016 Kia Sorento.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento is 30,000 miles.

Did any of these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.

How does 2016 compare to other Sorento years for this problem area?

The 2016 Sorento's 23 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2011-2014, while later years like 2019 (21 complaints, 5% share) and 2023 (11 complaints, 9% share) show higher shares relative to their smaller total complaint counts.

2016 Kia Sorento Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, about 2% of its 1,250 total complaints. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure was 30,000 miles, mostly involving sunroof and rear glass shattering.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 23; 2% of 1,250
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof glass suddenly shattering or exploding while driving at highway speeds, with no impact or obstruction reported.
Rear windshield cracking or shattering on its own, sometimes while the vehicle is parked or when a door is closed in cold weather.
Headlights or head lamps flickering and turning off unexpectedly while driving, then turning back on.
Reflective coating on air conditioning vent housings glaring into the side view mirrors, reducing visibility at moderate speeds.
Owners report no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these visibility and wiper-related complaints.

When 2016 Kia Sorento visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2015, latest Feb 1, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Feb 2025; peak Oct 2015 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sorento model year

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

20051 (0%)
20062 (1%)
20071 (1%)
20082 (1%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
201129 (2%)
201228 (3%)
201331 (3%)
201427 (3%)
201511 (1%)
201623 (2%)
20179 (1%)
20187 (3%)
201921 (5%)
20205 (4%)
202110 (4%)
202216 (8%)
202311 (9%)
20244 (10%)
20256 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 23 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2016 Kia Sorento, which is about 2% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento sunroof or rear glass?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2016 Kia Sorento.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Kia Sorento is 30,000 miles.
Did any of these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
How does 2016 compare to other Sorento years for this problem area?: The 2016 Sorento's 23 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2011-2014, while later years like 2019 (21 complaints, 5% share) and 2023 (11 complaints, 9% share) show higher shares relative to their smaller total complaint counts.