The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · Kia
Kia Sorento: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
Kia reported 225 incidents alleging a death or injury in a Kia Sorento, model years 2003–2025, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
225 incidents reported
18 deaths, as claimed
289 injuries, as claimed
2003–2025 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 6 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 17 | — | — |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | 1 | 30 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | 24 | — | — |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 | 41 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | 10 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 | 12 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | 4 | 26 | 159,157 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 129,137 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 71,687 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 143,997 | 9.7 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 84,571 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 67,694 | 5.9 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 94,439 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 109,676 | 10 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 56,407 | 5.3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 117,086 | 3.4 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 93 | 4 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 35 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 32 | 5 |
| Structure | 26 | 7 |
| Power Train | 25 | 1 |
| Fire | 23 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 0 |
| Service Brake System | 16 | 1 |
| Seats | 14 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 1 |
| Rollover | 12 | 2 |
| Latch | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Parking Brake System | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| No System/Component Specified | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brake System, Air | 2 | 0 |
| Steering System | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension System | 2 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the Kia Sorento puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the Kia Sorento, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2026 Q1 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | Fire · Electrical System · Engine and Cooling System | 2026 Q1 |
| 2026-02-04 | 2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2026 Q1 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2016 | VA | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2026 Q1 |
| 2026-01-07 | 2025 | FL | 0 | 3 | Structure | 2026 Q1 |
| 2025-09-21 | 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-07-29 | 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-07-28 | 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-07-17 | 2019 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train · Engine and Cooling System · Parking Brake System | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2016 | KY | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-06-05 | 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2026 Q1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2016 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-05-30 | 2018 | LA | 0 | 2 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-05-06 | 2022 | TX | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-04-26 | 2021 | PA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-04-17 | 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-03-21 | 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-02-10 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2026 Q1 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2019 | KY | 0 | 4 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q1 |
| 2025-01-25 | 2022 | CT | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q1 |
| 2025-01-06 | 2016 | KY | 0 | 1 | Structure · Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q1 |
| 2024-12-21 | 2018 | KY | 1 | 4 | Structure | 2025 Q4 |
| 2024-12-10 | 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q1 |
| 2024-12-06 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q1 |
| 2024-11-26 | 2019 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-11-11 | 2019 | GA | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-10-26 | 2025 | IL | 0 | 2 | Forward Collision · Vehicle Speed Control · Structure · Electrical System · Service Brake System, Air | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-10-23 | 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-10-09 | 2015 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2023 | MD | 0 | 2 | Seats · Seat Belts | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2018 | AZ | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2022 | OH | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train · Parking Brake System | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2019 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-07-20 | 2019 | LA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-07-16 | 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seats · Latch · Electrical System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-07-13 | 2022 | CA | 0 | 3 | No System/Component Specified | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2023 | KS | 0 | 1 | Fire · Seats | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-05-06 | 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-04-25 | 2023 | UT | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Engine and Cooling System | 2024 Q2 |
| 2024-04-18 | 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2025 Q2 |
| 2024-04-15 | 2023 | OK | 0 | 1 | Lane Departure · Forward Collision · Seat Belts · Electrical System | 2024 Q2 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-04-06 | 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q2 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2019 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q2 |
| 2024-02-09 | 2016 | GA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2024 Q2 |
| 2024-02-06 | 2023 | GA | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train · Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q2 |
| 2023-12-30 | 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Service Brake System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2023-12-23 | 2016 | IL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2023-12-23 | 2023 | SC | 0 | 6 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q1 |
| 2023-11-19 | 2023 | CA | 1 | 0 | Lane Departure | 2024 Q2 |
| 2023-11-03 | 2016 | CT | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2024 Q1 |
| 2023-10-23 | 2022 | NM | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts | 2024 Q1 |
| 2023-10-19 | 2017 | MO | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2023-08-25 | 2023 | OK | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2024 Q1 |
| 2023-08-23 | 2019 | MD | 1 | 0 | Electrical System | 2025 Q1 |
| 2023-07-16 | 2022 | TN | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2024 Q2 |
| 2023-07-12 | 2016 | MO | 0 | 2 | Engine and Cooling System | 2024 Q4 |
| 2023-04-29 | 2022 | PA | 0 | 2 | Seats · Structure | 2025 Q2 |
| 2023-03-28 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-03-05 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2023 Q1 |
| 2023-02-03 | 2020 | GA | 0 | 2 | Steering System | 2023 Q1 |
| 2023-01-05 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2023 Q4 |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2022-11-15 | 2019 | WV | 0 | 1 | Lane Departure · Air Bags | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-09-04 | 2017 | WI | 0 | 1 | Fire · Electrical System | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-08-15 | 2022 | OH | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-08-14 | 2019 | IL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-08-06 | 2013 | VA | 0 | 2 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-25 | 2018 | MO | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2023 Q4 |
| 2022-07-21 | 2018 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-15 | 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022 | MO | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Service Brake System | 2023 Q2 |
| 2022-06-07 | 2017 | ME | 0 | 1 | Fire · Latch · Engine and Cooling System · Service Brake System, Air | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2021 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-04-14 | 2016 | FL | 1 | 0 | Tires | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2018 | MN | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-18 | 2017 | OK | 0 | 2 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-02-22 | 2017 | CA | 1 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2023 Q3 |
| 2021-10-27 | 2022 | WI | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Service Brake System | 2022 Q1 |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021 | GA | 1 | 0 | Power Train | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-10-03 | 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2021-08-14 | 2019 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-04-04 | 2020 | TX | 0 | 3 | Engine and Cooling System · Service Brake System | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-04-01 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-03-26 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2023 Q2 |
| 2020-12-27 | 2018 | WA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-10-15 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2022 Q4 |
| 2020-07-03 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-02-17 | 2014 | OH | 0 | 3 | Fire · Seat Belts | 2022 Q2 |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-01-27 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Fire · Wheels · Tires · Engine and Cooling System | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-01-01 | 2011 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seats · Structure · Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2019-11-09 | 2016 | PA | 0 | 2 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2021 Q3 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2016 | TX | 1 | 0 | Structure · Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-10-02 | 2011 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2016 | AL | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-04-14 | 2011 | MO | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2018-12-01 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Latch · Structure | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-29 | 2016 | KY | 0 | 1 | Structure · Seat Belts | 2019 Q2 |
| 2018-09-10 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2020 Q1 |
| 2018-08-27 | 2016 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-20 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2019 Q3 |
| 2018-08-01 | 2016 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-06-08 | 2018 | NV | 0 | 3 | Fire · Electrical System | 2020 Q2 |
| 2018-03-12 | 2013 | VA | 0 | 1 | Fire · No System/Component Specified | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-01-13 | 2011 | UT | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-10 | 2013 | OH | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-30 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-23 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-13 | 2017 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Wheels · Tires | 2019 Q4 |
| 2017-09-12 | 2013 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2018 Q2 |
| 2017-08-29 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2017-07-14 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-27 | 2013 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q2 |
| 2017-03-11 | 2016 | TX | 2 | 2 | Seats · Structure | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-02-02 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Fire · Seats | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2013 | TN | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2017 Q3 |
| 2016-12-05 | 2009 | WA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-08-17 | 2011 | TN | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-06-10 | 2013 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-06-10 | 2016 | OH | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-16 | 2016 | OR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2016-04-22 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-04-03 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2022 Q3 |
| 2016-02-02 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-09-26 | 2014 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-20 | 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-06 | 2011 | TN | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-02 | 2016 | IA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-08-23 | 2012 | VA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-07-15 | 2013 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Structure | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-07-15 | 2011 | MA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-07-08 | 2012 | AK | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-06-10 | 2013 | TN | 1 | 0 | Seats | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-05-10 | 2013 | NY | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-04-09 | 2015 | KO | 1 | 2 | Service Brake System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-04-03 | 2015 | MN | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-03-28 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-03-25 | 2005 | MD | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2015 Q2 |
| 2014-12-03 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-12-01 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Air Bags · Steering System | 2016 Q1 |
| 2014-11-21 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-11-10 | 2012 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-11-06 | 2015 | OH | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2015 Q1 |
| 2014-10-26 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q4 |
| 2014-10-16 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q4 |
| 2014-08-26 | 2009 | LA | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2014-08-03 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-08-02 | 2012 | PA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System · Service Brake System | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-07-19 | 2012 | NC | 0 | 1 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-07-12 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-06-29 | 2013 | WI | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control · Air Bags · Service Brake System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-06-18 | 2006 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-05-14 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-04-21 | 2013 | NY | 0 | 3 | Structure | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-03-13 | 2012 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-02-22 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-02-01 | 2005 | ID | 0 | 3 | Latch | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-01-19 | 2011 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-01-07 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2015 Q4 |
| 2014-01-01 | 2011 | CO | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-11-21 | 2011 | WY | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-11-11 | 2012 | NY | 0 | 1 | Wheels · Seat Belts · Power Train | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-11-11 | 2011 | OH | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-11-01 | 2013 | OR | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-10-20 | 2011 | MN | 0 | 2 | Service Brake System | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-09-27 | 2012 | AL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-27 | 2006 | KY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-08-18 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-08-15 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q2 |
| 2013-08-14 | 2011 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-08-08 | 2013 | TN | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-06-20 | 2012 | NY | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-05-16 | 2013 | AR | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-04-20 | 2006 | GA | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-04-08 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-04-01 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-02-26 | 2012 | HI | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-02-16 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Latch · Structure · Electrical System | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-02-09 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-01-28 | 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-01-26 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2014 Q2 |
| 2013-01-16 | 2003 | PA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2013 Q1 |
| 2012-12-19 | 2011 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Service Brake System | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-11-23 | 2008 | TX | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2012-11-17 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-11-09 | 2013 | MA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Seat Belts · Engine and Cooling System · Service Brake System | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-10-30 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 10 | Suspension System | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-08-28 | 2005 | GA | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-08-05 | 2004 | TX | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-07-17 | 2004 | CA | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control · Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-06-23 | 2012 | AK | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-06-19 | 2008 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-05-09 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-04-14 | 2006 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-04-09 | 2007 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-04-04 | 2011 | LA | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-03-06 | 2007 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-02-10 | 2008 | AL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-01-03 | 2006 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-01-03 | 2011 | MD | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Service Brake System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-12-14 | 2006 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-12-03 | 2004 | AL | 1 | 0 | Rollover · Structure · Seat Belts | 2013 Q4 |
| 2011-12-03 | 2004 | AL | 1 | 0 | Rollover · Structure · Seat Belts | 2012 Q2 |
| 2011-11-25 | 2012 | TN | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Service Brake System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-09-20 | 2004 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-06-08 | 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-02-21 | 2003 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-02-20 | 2005 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-01-29 | 2006 | CA | 0 | 5 | Rollover · Structure · Seat Belts · Service Brake System · Suspension System | 2012 Q3 |
| 2011-01-18 | 2006 | WV | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q4 |
| 2010-12-23 | 2007 | CA | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Seats · Structure · Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2011 Q4 |
| 2010-10-07 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2011 Q1 |
| 2010-09-29 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-08-14 | 2006 | AL | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Latch · Structure · Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2011 Q2 |
| 2010-07-15 | 2006 | NM | 0 | 3 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-06-19 | 2003 | NV | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Structure · Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2011 Q2 |
| 2010-05-22 | 2006 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q2 |
| 2010-05-07 | 2003 | DE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q2 |
| 2010-01-10 | 2008 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q1 |
| 2009-07-16 | 2003 | MS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2009-01-23 | 2003 | FL | 1 | 0 | Structure | 2011 Q3 |
Each row above is a claim or notice Kia received alleging a death or injury in a Kia Sorento and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a Sorento that sold more will have more rows. All Kia models · What these reports are, and are not.