2019 Kia Sorento Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints make up 65 of 426 total complaints (15%) for the 2019 Kia Sorento, mostly paint peeling and one sunroof failure, plus a related tow-hitch recall (22V703000). Median mileage at failure is 50,610 miles, with 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 65
- 15% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,610 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Paint on the hood, bumper, and front fascia peels or chips down to the primer layer without any impact damage, often on white/pearl color vehicles.
- The panoramic sunroof reportedly shattered or exploded while driving at highway speed with no prior warning.
- Owners report the vehicle caught fire while parked and unoccupied, with no dashboard warning lights before the fire.
- Some owners tied to recall 22V703000 report the tow hitch harness recall repair part was unavailable for an extended period after notification.
- One owner reported a sudden loss of motive power along with a front passenger seat that would not move forward or backward.
When 2019 Kia Sorento body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2020, latest Apr 6, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Kia Sorento
- NHTSA 22V703000Sep 19, 2022Structure & Body70,887 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Structure & Body complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2019 Kia Sorento have a structure or body recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V703000, reported September 19, 2022, covers a tow hitch wiring harness issue on 2016-2022 Sorento and related models; owners are advised to park outside away from structures until repaired.
- How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 65 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Sorento, which is 15% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the most reported structure issue on the 2019 Kia Sorento?
- Paint peeling on the hood and bumper, especially on white/pearl paint, appears repeatedly in the sample complaints, along with one sunroof failure and one parked-vehicle fire.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2019 Sorento?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,610 miles at the time these complaints were filed.