Engine Major
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
What Owners Say
"Engine lost oil and seized. Kia is currently shipping a replacement engine as this is a known issue"
Anonymous A., IL (2015 Kia Sorento 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Driving onto highway and engine died, absolutely nothing. Told I had to get a new engine and that was that. Dead, nothing no noise just died."
Anonymous, ON (2015 Kia Sorento 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I have serviced the car regularly. It was not due for an oil change, but one day on the highway, the engine suddenly seized and the car was undrivable. The engine had to be completely replaced. With parts and labour, the cost was over $11,000 CDN. The engine alone was $6500. The new engine has performed well, including two long trips of 3,000 km. The new engine had 141,000 km on it when purchased."
Anonymous A., ON (2015 Kia Sorento EX 3.3-L V6)"one week after buying the car I made complaints about most of the issues the car was being recalled for and was ignored big time. The car had to be towed in because the engine went dead all Kia cars were catching on fire"
Anonymous A., NY (2015 Kia Sorento LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"GDI engine variant qualified for warranty engine replacement, but they try and charge $3k for replacing all belts, hoses, etc."
Anonymous, FL (2015 Kia Sorento SX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Engine started making noise and went into limp mode, and there was a specific engine code that a mechanic told us required engine replacement. It was done at no charge, as there was a class action that had been settled that involved the specific engine that our Sorento had. It was a 2.4 liter motor. So we had to have the car taken to the Kia dealership and they replaced the motor and reimbursed us for the towing charge."
Anonymous, NH (2015 Kia Sorento EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"There was significant oil consumption while normal operation. Kia had a recall on this issue but they told us that the car was was running normal and it would not be covered under the recall - Note: we had to pay $240 for them to tell us that. The engine seized 3 months later and the car was junked, as an engine replacement was not worth it on a car/brand like this."
Anonymous, CO (2015 Kia Sorento LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Despite relatively moderate milage and regular maintenance, the engine started knocking and needed replacement. There was a class action lawsuit about this issue which kia lost. Kia still refused to replace the engine. It can no longer be driven safely. The company is aware of the problem and their responsibility due to the class action lawsuit, but is doing everything in their power not to take care of their customers. I will never buy another kia and would encourage others against that choice as well."
Anonymous A., NC (2015 Kia Sorento SX 3.3-L V6)"It smells hot often. And is more sluggish. I don't like that I have to run it as I take care of my cars and not had this type issue ."
Anonymous, WV (2015 Kia Sorento LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Camshaft sprocket and chain tensioner required replacement. It has been fixed."
Anonymous A., NC (2015 Kia Sorento SX 3.3-L V6)
"Labor day 2023 driving 65 mph on highway using cruise control. The vehicle downshifted as it went up a hill. I heard a rattle coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle began to lose power and then went into limp mode. I believed the engine was failing and got off the highway and "limped" to my mechanic about 2.5 miles away. I left the car in the lot as he was closed. I followed up the next day by going to mechanic. He came out and started the vehicle and said the "rods" were about to blow through the oil pan. I had the car towed to Bald Hill Kia in Warwick RI. Within 3 days they diagnosed engine failure and had approval for engine replacement with Kia. The vehicle was out of service being repaired until mid October 2023. The vehicle was repaired to my satisfaction. The only additional work the dealer did was replace the alternator at additional cost. The vehicle mileage at failure was about 141,000 miles. It now has just under 150,000 miles. I have not experienced any other problems with the engine, although I check the antifreeze and oil levels weekly. I was also reimbursed for towing and modest rental car cost. I would note that I change my own oil and always changed oil (full synthetic) and used OEM oil filter at 3,000 miles. I also added Chevron Techron Complete every oil change as advised by Kia. I also brought the vehicle in for all recalls prior to engine failure. I had oil and filter receipts for all oil changes, however I was not required to produce them."
Anonymous A., RI (2015 Kia Sorento LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)