2007 KIA SORENTO Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Kia Sorento. This model year has 154 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Kia Sorento. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 58 | 5 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 24 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 5 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Kia Sorento. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 154 most recent complaints
I went in to the burlington, wa kia dealership for this recall fix. And after waiting an hour they tell me they don't have the right part. It's now been about a month later and I'm still waiting to hear when the part will be available. I don't think this is ok for a safety issue.
The doors were locked by using the button on the driver side of our Kia Sorento. This is performed each time the car is traveling on the road. When the car was parked, the automatic unlock for all the doors worked for both front seat passengers but not the two rear doors. The ins…
Passenger seat air bag sensor doesn't work.
2007 KIA SORENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM.
ABS LIGHT STAY ON, AND WHEN DRIVING THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AND TURN BACK ON WILL DRIVING
With or without passengers in vehicle, passenger side air bag does not come on.
I tried to contact the manufacturer to fix the recall but they have told me multiple times they do not have the part to replace or fix.
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME REALLY STIFF LIKE I LOST POWER STEERING. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, AND ESC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PRESSED THE GAS TO TRY TO SWITCH LANES AS I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND NE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE CONTACT SAT IN THE SEAT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,200.
I RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRES DUE TO BRAKING CIRCUITS IN THE EARLY SPRING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AS SUGGESTED. I RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE AT THE END OF JUNE. THE SUV WAS SERVICED 7/14/20 FOR A RECALL O…
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING, NOT RUNNING, THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND UNDER THE DASH. THE SMOKE GOT MUCH WORSE AND THE HEAT FROM THE SOURCE WAS GROWING. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTING THE POSITIVE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY THE SMO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT IDLE AT FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU, WHEN HE SAW SMOKE EXITING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK AT THE PARKING LOT AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN HE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICL…
THE SPEED SENSOR LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO START BY SHIFTING 1 AND SECOND GEAR THEN WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 40 IN WILL GO INTO 3RD AND THE D LIGHTS UP...I WILL ONLY HAVE 4TH GEAR NO 5TH SO THE ENGINE IS AT 3000 RPMS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS! I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE…
NHTSA SITE DOES NOT YET REFLECT THAT NHTSA RECALL #: 20V088 AFFECTS MY VEHICLE. YOUR SITE, WHICH ISSUED THAT RECALL STATES THAT THERE ARE 0 UNRESOLVED RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, BUT MY VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN SERVICED FOR THAT RECALL. THE NHTSA SITE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED REGARDING TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE LETTER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM BUILDINGS AND OTHER VEHICLES. TH…
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY KIA SORENTO, IT SAYS IT IS DUE TO A ELECTRICAL ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. AND FOLLOWED BY THIS LETTER MY LIGHT DOES STAY ON FOR THIS PART AND OTHER LIGHTS ARE ON TOO DO TO THIS. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS KIA NOW. I THINK FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AND REAR ENDED A SECOND VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED, …
PASSAGER AIRBAG WON'T TURN ON.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Kia Sorento.
Recalls for 2007 Kia Sorento
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Kia Sorento. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Kia Sorento — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Kia Sorento reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Kia Sorento has 154 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (58 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sorento?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (58 complaints). #2: Brake System (24 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (21 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Kia Sorento?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Kia Sorento?▾
The 2007 Kia Sorento has 10 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 154 total NHTSA complaints. 10 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Kia Sorento have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Kia Sorento. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Kia Sorento?▾
The 2007 Kia Sorento has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sorento reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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