2015 Kia Sorento acceleration problems

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Acceleration · 22,560 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact’s daughter owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, while shifting from park(P) to drive(D) and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the window of an office building. During the crash, the contact sustained lacerations to both legs and arms, neck and shoulder. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 22,560.

Filed Jul 11, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

I parked my car and it was sitting for about an hour I came back to the car and heard a humming noise found that weird but I had to drive home about 10 mins later I parked car, sound was still going even while car was off. So I thought to let it sit for another while. Came back to car sound was still on I started car and the abs, traction, & brake light came on and not even 2 mins later my car starts smoking. So immediately I shut it off and have to leave my car parked in another city because I didn’t want to risk driving it home. Fast forward to next day. I got to my car and notice the speedometer had went out. i called Kia because I read about the HECU ABS recall. the service rep assured me my car would be covered so I pay a tow to get it towed to Kia dealer where they then tell me the recall had been repaired in a year that I didn’t even own the car and they refuse to look at it or fix without a fee. With this problem being a fire hazard and a manufacturing problem I should not have to come out of pocket for Kia mistake. I will be escalating this to corporate level.

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Acceleration · 32,042 miles · WI · crash

The contact owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal to drive inside the garage, the vehicle accelerated to the highest speed unintendedly. The contact depressed the brake pedal continuously, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle pushed a table of home items through the rear wall of the garage, hit several gas pipes, and then landed approximately 6 ft. downhill in the backyard, where it continued to accelerate. The contact then noticed steam coming out from underneath the hood and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to drive up the backyard hill and enter the residence. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was not filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,042.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

The vehicle has stalled 3 separate times in the rain.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · PA

Compotent : Throttle position Sensor Risk\ High level to vehicle occupants Highest to pedestrians Unfortunately, after inspection was TOTALED inforrned us of an investigation currently ,by the federal safety agency regarding throttle components. The insurance adjuster was a forrner mechanic. there wear warning lights on to indicate a problem

Filed Dec 17, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

While operating my vehicle I experienced sluggishness and power failure. Sorento became disabled on main road while driving to work. Vehicle was towed to the closest Kia dealership where they performed a diagnostic test. Maintenance test and Parts Department revealed the that the power shortage was possibly from a Brake fluid leakage inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). This also caused the engine to seize and the only remedy was a new engine. He also stated that the repair was not covered under warranty due to the open recall that was not completed. I did explain to the repair center that I was never made aware of any on going recalls from the dealer where I purchased the vehicle either by mail, phone call or email as well as from Kia corporate. The parts department provided me with the contact information for Kia Headquarters to assist me. Kia Headquarters provided me with a case number 14188680 and that they would contact the dealer and get back to me. After a couple days with no response, I called back with the case number, however, I got a new customer service rep. who said that nothing has been completed yet. This went on for a couple weeks with me calling to try to get updates and contacting the dealership parts department who said that their headquarters has not contacted the dealership and that according to their policy with Kia corporate the replacement of the engine would be at my expense. The estimated cost was quoted at about $8,000.00 dollars. I told the parts department at the dealership that I did not understand, how could I be responsible if the engine was a defect and I received no word of a recall from Kia. The parts department response was that is Kia Headquarters policy that they recall had to be completed or Kia was not responsible.

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Acceleration · FL

I was told by the dealer that my wheel speed sensor needs replacing. I checked online and kia issued a recall for this but was told that my VIN# wasn't on the list and I would have to pay for the full repair. I checked a number of online forums and though it seems that kia has issued a recall but then knowingly removed a number of vehicles by VIN# from recall list. The dealer wants to charge me $310 for the sensor and $270 for the labor. This need to be investigated and the company should cover all vehicles issued as they ran a campaign to cover the wheel speed sensor before corruption then purposely excluded vehicles from getting the repair and now has damage to the sensor.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 110,000 miles · FL

A few months back, maybe osept/oct my ABS light, tire pressure light came on (yellow) and I had it checked and they said it was a wheel sensior and its very costly so as of yet it hasnt been fixed. Now yesterday my brake light at the bottom of my dash came on (red) and its a double and said break. I dont know why im having so many problems with this car but it will be my last kia. I own 2 and both have had problems and I keep both serviced on time and get what is needed done

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 96,000 miles · GA

I purchased this vehicle less than 2 months go. I was driving on the highway and came to a red light. The car jerked and did not want to move when the light turned green. I came to a second red light and the light turned green as I press the gas the car shut off in the middle of heavy traffic. I could not get the car to crank again. I finally got help from someone who help push the car to a near parking lot.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · PA

Radio came on by itself, passenger driver side window went down by itself, sometimes my cruise control will work other times I have a hard time getting it to set. The vehicle was in motion on the highway. Engine oil was black even though I just had an oil change