2016 Kia sorento SX / SX Limited
5XYPKDA14GG018108
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Kia sorento SX / SX Limited (VIN 5XYPKDA14GG018108). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.0L, gasoline. Title: Clean. 114,080 mi reported. Registered in Co. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia sorento, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 2 involved a fire
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1236
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Kia sorento.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
(Transmission and motor) I had taken my car to the dealership on XXX for recalls and all the signal were fine before going there. They took my car back to do the recalls and my son and I waited . Once they were done we left closer to closing time is noticed there was a burn mark on my dash board that wasn’t there before the recalls. Going forward on the way …
NHTSA ODI #11748819UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Hello. I just started smelling gas fumes when my car has been running. I see no drips , etc. It happens everytime I drive it to the point where someone pointed it out to me. I had a new engine put in by KIA for my old engine "going to sleep" about 4 years ago. I have been told that this is a on going problem with the Model I have. I want to know what I …
NHTSA ODI #11747800AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
The exterior paint on my 2016 Kia Sorento (Snow White Pearl, paint code SWP) is peeling off in large chunks across multiple panels. The clear coat is delaminating and lifting in sheets from the surface, exposing bare metal underneath which is now actively rusting. This is consistent with a known defect documented in hundreds of complaints about 2013-2016 Kia…
NHTSA ODI #11746729ENGINE
Took 2016 kia sorento april 22nd to kia services eastgate batavia oh 45103 to have all recalls fixed, few weeks later engine blew, kia services replaced engine then had to replace my battery because they had to for a month and my good battery was now a total loss, replaced my battery then my car started jerking and won't start unless in neutral, now they say…
NHTSA ODI #11746307TRAILER HITCHES,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and turned off for approximately an hour, the vehicle was restarted and there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact continued driving and the knocking sound increasing in volume and frequency. There were no warning lights illuminated. The …
NHTSA ODI #11745845ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, and 3 quarts of oil were added every 1,000 miles. The Check Engine and Low Oil Pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption. The mechanic dete…
NHTSA ODI #11745718UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2016 KIA SORENTO ROLLS OUT OF PARK; I APPARENTLY HAVE A SORENTO THAT IS "OUT OF THE DATE RANGE" OF THE 2016 KIA SORENTOS THAT HAD A RECALL. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!
NHTSA ODI #11744546ENGINE
My husband and I got the oil changed at Walmart, one week later we took a trip to Cincinnati zoo with my children. On the way home we were driving on the interstate, car jolted and caught fire. something went through the oil pan and the oil dumped on the exhaust and caught flame. The car had to be towed to my parents and has been sitting since. We are paying…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11742930+ 1228 more complaints on record.






