2005 Kia Sorento fuel system problems

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Fuel system · FL

I am experiencing a recurring issue with gas backflow at the gas pump, whereby gasoline expulses back out of the nozzle and onto my hands and clothing. It happens every time.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · KY

I have a 2005 kia and the gas tank seems to be splitting at the seams nothing I did or have done to cause this it has become a big fire risk

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · MA

The gas pedal on this vehicle, which only has 22k miles on it, is hard to press down intermittently which could cause an accident. You don't know when you pull out if it's going to go or not and have to press hard on the pedal. I'm told it would need to have the throttle body replaced which there are several complaints online for the same issue and the 2016 kia sorento is under recall for this issue so why isn't the 2005 included? Also, it has a gas gauge issue, which there are complaints on.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Fuel system · 12,400 miles · FL

When you pump gas it spits back out of gas tank. It does it every time you go to put gas in pump.it happens at the gas pump when its time to pump gas.

Filed Dec 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · PA

Bought the car used drove home .... Car sat for a while came out to the smell of gas so strong the gas tank is leaking at the seams... Tank is damp from gas soaking in..... Bought a used tank fixed it and the leak it 100x worse!!!! You can't see the holes it's as if it's not sealing I have read this is a commom problem in this car. And not a cheep fix!!! No recalls?????

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,000 miles · OH

I was driving down the highway and all the sudden my car gave a big sound and died. The steering was really hard to steer, luckly I was in the slow lane and coasted off the edge of the road. Had it towed to mechanic the started was bad, along with the fuel line and fuel pump. After got it running once again ran fine hour later the crank shaft sensor went out. I have read many many complaints about the same issues, also was told that my fuel tank and bottom was rusting out. And my sway bar is bad. My car shakes, I have had new tires and brakes put on and a new muffler put on. I have had all my oil changes and tune ups. They say there is no recalls, how could there not be recalls here in the USA. They had a class action law suit in canada and kia was made to fix these same issues.

Filed Nov 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · OK

Vehcile was filled up and driven to friends house. Vehicle was stationary at friends house for few hours. When leaving I smelled the odor of gas. Got light to observe puddle of gas under vehicle. I drove home because it was dark and waited to inspect in the morning. When re-inspected it was verified gas was leaking from inside an inset on the bottom of the gas tank.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · FL

I went to put fuel in my kia sorrento as I do every two weeks at the same gas station same pump. I engaged the pump as always put the nozzle in and when I pushed the lever within 30 seconds there was a gurgling noise and gas spewed all over me, the car and the sidewalk. I went in to get the attendant who had to bring out kitty litter to cover the gas on the ground. She had me move to a different pump and assisted me with trying to put fuel in the vehicle. The same thing happened again. I called kia and they told me it would cost 800 to 1000 to fix. Now I am fueling the car with 5 gallon containers a little at a time. This is a safety hazard for the driver, other patrons and the gas station as well.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 41,850 miles · FL

While filling the gas tank, gasoline spits back out of the car onto ground (and me)...not an overlow; an actual projectile spitting!

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 123,000 miles · IN

My 2005 sorento started stalling & shutting down while driving down the hwy at 65 MPH (happens at any speed). Code comes up for bad crank shaft sensor, this will be the 3rd time in 4 years I will have replaced it. This has caused some "close calls" while on the hwy, avoiding other vehicles & nearly being rear ended several times.