2019 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Kia Sorento, 7% of its 426 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report fuel odor, low-pressure fuel pump leaks, and one fire, with a median mileage at failure of 75,000. No related recall is listed in this data.
- Fuel System complaints
- 28
- 7% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong fuel odor inside the cabin while driving or after parking, with the smell worsening over time.
- Several owners describe a low-pressure fuel pump leak found at the top of the fuel tank, sometimes discovered only after Kia sent a warranty-extension letter.
- Some owners report the engine stuttering, jerking, or losing acceleration in all drive modes, occasionally tied to a check engine light.
- One owner reported a fire starting under the hood while driving, which they attributed to a faulty fuel pump.
- An owner was told by an independent mechanic that a fuel-related failure matched an NHTSA campaign number, but the VIN was excluded from that recall and the vehicle was not repaired.
When 2019 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 27, 2019, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Kia Sorento have?
- NHTSA lists 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Kia Sorento, which is 7% of all 426 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Kia Sorento?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2019 Kia Sorento's fuel system, though some owners reference a Kia campaign number and a warranty-extension letter for a low-pressure fuel pump leak.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2019 Sorento?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Sorento is 75,000 miles.
- Did the 2019 Kia Sorento fuel system cause any fires?
- NHTSA data for this model year shows 3 fires and 1 injury reported overall, including at least one fire that an owner linked to a faulty fuel pump.
- How does the 2019 Sorento compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2019 Sorento's fuel system complaint share is 7%, higher than most earlier years like 2016 (4%) and 2017 (6%), but similar to 2020 (7%) and lower than 2021 (10%).