How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA list for the 2019 Kia Sorento?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2019 Kia Sorento, which is 5% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Kia Sorento's backup camera or windshield?

The data provided lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2019 Sorento, though one complaint references NHTSA campaign 23V639000 as covering some 2019 Sorentos.

At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2019 Sorento is 22,000 miles.

Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Sorento.

2019 Kia Sorento Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Kia Sorento, 5% of its 426 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 22,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area on this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 21; 5% of 426
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 22,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields reportedly cracked spontaneously and the crack spread quickly within a day of purchase.
Owners describe a dark shadow cast on the windshield by the low-beam headlights at night that obstructs the driver's view.
Wipers intermittently stop moving in the up position and only resume after the wiper switch is toggled.
Rear backup camera images become foggy or unreadable, with one owner noting NHTSA campaign 23V639000 covers 2019 Sorentos but their VIN was excluded.
Sunroof glass reportedly shattered while driving on smooth roads with no impact, scattering glass inside the cabin.

When 2019 Kia Sorento visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2019, latest May 23, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to May 2026; peak Jul 2024 (9).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 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 NHTSA list for the 2019 Kia Sorento?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2019 Kia Sorento, which is 5% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Kia Sorento's backup camera or windshield?: The data provided lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2019 Sorento, though one complaint references NHTSA campaign 23V639000 as covering some 2019 Sorentos.
At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2019 Sorento is 22,000 miles.
Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Sorento.