2015 Kia Sorento: jerking or lurching

Filed May 13, 2024 · Engine · MN

We were driving our car and it all of a sudden just stopped working. We luckily were able to pull over before it stopped completely, no noise, jerk motion or anything the engine just stopped. We had it towed to a mechanic who said our engine blew. It only had 140,000 miles on it but the repair/replacement we were quoted would have cost us more than the vehicle was even worth so we ended up having the car junked.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Engine · NY

No warning lights or signs of anything, my car is up to date with all services have receipts in hand. Car just jerked a little and sounded like a loud banging noise under the hood. Went and brought it to Kia to determine I needed an engine. Car only has 108,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Transmission · CO

Car jerks into 1st gear when stopping at a light and accelerating. Car gets stuck in 4th gear and will not accelerate until it reaches 4th gear speeds. Very dangerous to be trying to get up to highway speeds and car not wanting to accelerate beyond 10-20mph. Car is not safe to drive. Took to a Kia dealership and they said they couldn't replicate. I told them to drive the car more and they were able to replicate, however no check engine light has appeared so Kia dealership is telling me they can't do anything. They told me to keep driving it and bring it in if it gets worse. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle anywhere. Car has 67,000 miles on it and I am the second owner since 10,000 miles. I have done all maintenance that is required/needed all at the dealership.

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Engine · OR · crash · fire

As soon as I pulled it off the lot within a few months I had some stalling where it would only go 30 mph I was pushing down on the gas full blown and then all of a sudden it would jerk and then it would go again I took it to the dealership the first time in 2016 and I told him that and they said they couldn't help me there was nothing wrong with it so I said okay second time and did it I took it back there and said there's something wrong do some testing they did some testing nothing. I was doing 70 mph and it jerked on me it slowed all the way down to 30mph by it self a semi I just passed I ended up hitting the milepost marker went through four lanes of traffic that semi almost hit me and killed me $10,000 worth of damage to my car I told guys need to figure this out. Kia they said nothing was wrong with it I got the body damage fixed I had full coverage. I went in again and told them there's something wrong with this vehicle they said it was fine so then I drove it for about a year it kept stalling but then it caught on fire smoke started coming out of the engine compartment as I was driving and my gauges went crazy went all the way to hot so I pulled over . I jumped out another person pulled over that was coming the opposite way and yelled get away from the car just in case it blow up it was white smoke at first and then it started turning into black smoke it was burning something had to sit there for hours we called Kia told him to come get it engine had caught on fire. Kia then said theyre replacing engine they did the inspection at no time did they tell me there were any recalls. It took all that for them to finally help me. I bought a new car for a reason I spent over $32,000 for this reliable car I wouldn't take it on a trip it's unsafe my headlights go out all the time I'm sick of buying bulbs so I don't drive at night. I need a new vehicle I got one of the bad seeds kia had yet to say there in the wrong. I am still waiting for them to help 4 years now

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 Oct 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 125,000 miles · AK

The car seizes, and jerks, like a missfire. It scares me.

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 140,000 miles · MS · crash

I purchased the 2015 kia sorento new in the year of 2014 from the kia dealership located in meridian, ms. Since the purchased... My goodness, I've had airbag system issues, electrical issues with my lights, the electronic outlets for device input, control panel on steering to make accessing the radio and phone; the buttons always jam with the slightest touch!! Last but definitely not least the motor has a recall as of today's date 09/2020. Plus the transmission jerks in gear and I'm told that that was because of the old motor defects.., but now that the motor has been replaced and the transmission is worse!! The fact I've been going to dealership expressing my issues and nothing is been done other than now being told, ma'am you're out of warranty! That I need to come out of pocket $2,200 for they're negligence. Sounds like it's time for me to retain an attorney!!!

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Fuel system · CA

A jerks when you trying to park when you going slow on the parking lot it has a kool 2098 fuel trim it keeps idling high and I'm stalling

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · AZ

The first incident was after refueling. I did not top off. The car just died while idling, took 3 tries to start then lurched when I put it in drive and died again. I was told by the dealer it was because my tank was too full. I drove 325 miles to an almost completely tank. The indicator stated I still had 76 miles left of fuel. I put 14.5 gallons in (not to the full line) and 12 hours later, it won't start. The battery is new. It's not the battery.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · TN

Was driving down the interstate, the engine completely shut off, I had no signs of my car needing oil wasn't due for a oil change for another 1,000 miles, my engine light never flashed the car never jerked or nothing just shut off and would not testart, called the tow truck he advised me that my motor was locked up, upon pulling the oil stick out I didn't not have 1 drop of oil in my car, I had no smoke or anything coming from my car it is a 2015 kia sorento however on the door it has a 2014 manufacturing date

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Engine · 70,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and had to be towed to the nearest dealer. It was diagnosed that sludge was present in the oil reservoir, which caused the engine to shut down. The vehicle had to be towed back to the state of residence and the dealer diagnosed that improper oil changes were performed. The engine had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Engine · 14,000 miles · SC

I purchased a new 2015 kia sorento may 17, 2014. As I was driving down the road last night at approximately 45mph, suddenly the car jerked around, sounded like I downshifted (although it's an automatic) and I got the diagnostic message of the "engine control system- possible engine condition" it told me to take it to the dealership for service immediately. They said today that they had to order a new throttle body assembly and it was too dangerous for me to drive. Not sure if anyone else has had these problems yet but it shouldn't be happening in a brand new car!