Kia Sorento Third generation (UM) (2016 - 2018)



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Third generation (UM) of Kia Sorento has been in production since 2016 by 2018.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Third generation (UM) is longer than the previous generation by 3 inches , is wider by 0.2 inches , is lower by 0.6 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 110 lbs.

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Kia Sorento Third generation (UM) dimensions and specs


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Third generation (UM)
Body style SUV, Crossover
Engine options G4KE, 2.4L I-4, 177 HP, 170 lb/ft
G6DM, 3.3L V-6, 290 HP, 255 lb/ft
Transmission 6-spd w/OD
Drive type front-wheel, all wheel, all-wheel drive
Length 187.40 in
Width 74.40 in
Height 66.30 in
Wheelbase 109.40 in
Curb weight 3704 - 4101 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5 - 7
Cargo capacity 11.3 - 38.8 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down 73 - 73.5 cu.in
Front hip room 56.7 - 57 in
Rear hip room 56 - 56.4 in
Front Headroom 39.5 - 40 in
Rear Headroom 39 - 39.3 in
Front shoulder room 59 - 59.1 in
Rear shoulder room 58.00 in
Fuel tank capacity 18.80 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 17 - 21/23 - 29
Towing capacity 2000 - 5000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 7 - 9.1 sec
¼ mile time 15.4 - 16.9 sec

Kia Sorento Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Kia Sorento Third generation (UM) production period from 2016 to 2018 drivers have reported 353 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Model Year Complaints
2018 Sorento
27
2017 Sorento
121
2016 Sorento
205

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. while driving 5 mph the vehicle stalled in the middle of an...
96
~ 40898 miles
STEERING
while traveling at highway speeds the sorento constantly sways back and forth. it is extremely difficult to keep the vehicle...
57
~ 24774 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016 kia sorrento purchased on june 30 2015. time line 6/30/2015- purchased vehicle at fredy kia in houston texas. 7/3/15-...
54
~ 26312 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. while driving 65 mph with the high beams activated the contact attempted...
41
~ 35022 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my name is [xxx] reason im putting this complaint now cuz i have been taking my 2016 sorento kia 5times...
39
~ 32816 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 kia sorrento purchased on june 30 2015. time line 6/30/2015- purchased vehicle at fredy kia in houston texas. 7/3/15-...
33
~ 34872 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
traveling at highway speed the windshield seemed to have suffered a stress crack starting in the lower corner of the...
25
~ 36489 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. after parking the vehicle on an incline the driver exited the vehicle....
24
~ 26857 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
you can shift the car from park to reverse/drive without putting enough pressure on the brake peddle to actually engage...
15
~ 16688 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2016 kia sorrento purchased on june 30 2015. time line 6/30/2015- purchased vehicle at fredy kia in houston texas. 7/3/15-...
12
~ 35121 miles
AIR BAGS
when a cushion (small pillow) is used (i am a short person) on the front passenger's seat the air bag...
12
~ 40867 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
while merging on to a highway the vehicle lost propulsion when gas pedal was pressed vehicle would not respond and...
10
~ 38966 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the ecm failed engine light on engine stammering wouldn't accelerate they reprogramed ecm i drove it 22 miles engine light...
9
~ 25059 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. while driving 25 mph and making a right turn the vehicle shook....
9
~ 35991 miles
SEAT BELTS
seat belt did not unlatch after crash. *tr...
9
~ 17868 miles
SEATS
seat belt did not unlatch after crash. *tr...
6
~ 6050 miles
WHEELS
the tire sticker at the side of the driver door does not state what the required load and speed index...
5
~ 21724 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
[xxx] 2016 kia sorento (vin # [xxx]) sunroof exploded while on interstate 55 northbound in jackson ms on 10-21-15 at...
3
~ 24633 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. the contact stated that the driver's door remained locked without warning. the...
1
~ 89300 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sorento. while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning...
1
~ 30000 miles
TIRES
( 2 ) hankook dynapro hp2 size 235/65r17 104h blew tires on passage side front & rear .driving on i-95
1
~ 12000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owned a 2016 kia sorento. the contact heard an abnormal noise while the vehicle was parked in...
1
~ 10555 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact rented a 2018 kia sorento. upon activating the headlights they failed to properly illuminate and caused a...
1
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sorento with a trailer in tow. the contact stated that the brake light...
1
~ 68100 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. while driving highway speeds with the cruise control activated the system would...
1
~ 3000 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) kia sorento. while driving the vehicle the chrome finish located on the air...
1
~ 1200 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2016 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to vehicle "forward collision warning" system issues. *smd the consumer stated the forward...
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. while driving approximately 50 mph the accelerator pedal failed to operate without...
1
~ 4500 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2016 kia sorento. consumer writes in regards to vehicle will not shift properly and failed to accelerate over 30 mph.
1

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Body kits

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Fender flares

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Rims

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Coilovers

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