2023 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Kia Sorento, 31% of its 119 total complaints, the highest share among all Sorento model years shown. Median mileage at failure is 2,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 37
- 31% of 119
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 2,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Warning lights and dashboard error messages flash on unexpectedly, sometimes with the vehicle sitting unused for days beforehand.
- Vehicle loses power while driving, with all warning and sensor lights coming on at once, forcing the driver to coast to the shoulder.
- Drivers report the vehicle stalling or refusing to accelerate, then working again after being turned off and restarted.
- Engine and transmission warning codes appear on the Kia app while dealers are unable to duplicate or diagnose the fault.
- The engine START/STOP feature has triggered an unexpected restart and stall at a complete stop, accompanied by a battery warning light.
When 2023 Kia Sorento electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 13, 2023, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical 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 common are electrical problems on the 2023 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Sorento, which is 31% of the 119 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Sorento year in this data.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Sorento electrical system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this issue.
- At what mileage do 2023 Sorento electrical failures usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 2,000 miles.
- Have the electrical issues caused any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Sorento shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.
- How does the 2023 Sorento compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- At 31% of complaints, 2023 has a higher electrical-complaint share than every other Sorento model year listed, including 2011 (21%) and 2017 (24%).