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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2004 Kia Sorento recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2004 Kia Sorento
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component220
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 21 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 46 | 21 |
| Power train | 40 | 18 |
| Suspension | 30 | 14 |
| Structure | 28 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 13 |
| Steering | 24 | 11 |
| Air bags | 14 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Crank pully bolt snapped. Causing crank pully to fall, and critical belts to fail.”
- Structure
“This kia was housed and stored in a garage for most of its life and driven only in the summer. In the winters of michigan is was housed in a clean dry garage. This kia was a 2 owner car. I am the second owner.”
- Structure
“While my daughter was driving on the highway, the brakes failed. The mechanic showed me the brake lines toward the rear suspension rusted through.”
Other Kia Sorento model years
- 20083 recalls217 complaints
- 20074 recalls154 complaints
- 20061 recall242 complaints
- 20050 recalls307 complaints
- 20040 recalls220 complaints
- 20031 recall305 complaints
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2004 Kia Sorento recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2004 Kia Sorento. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Kia Sorento?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 46 complaints out of 220 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Kia Sorento?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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