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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYKTCA6XFG616540 · Checked Aug 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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5XYKTCA6XFG•••••• 2015 Kia SORENTO

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2015 Kia SORENTO build (13 vs 7).

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722on the model
111builds in total
Most reported Engine 7 Structure 4 Air Bags 1 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Mar 2025
I was driving normally in the Garden State Parkway when suddenly The “Check Engine Light”, The “Check Engine Oil”, and Battery light lighted up causing me to almost losing control and the car shutting down
Structure Jan 2023
2015 Kia Sorento with Snow White Pearl Paint is just peeling off of car in various areas. This is a manufacturer defect and should be repainted by Kia or reimbursed for a repaint. Several other complaints regarding this same paint color. I have filed a couple complaints to Kia…
Power Train Aug 2021
Car jerks into 1st gear when stopping at a light and accelerating. Car gets stuck in 4th gear and will not accelerate until it reaches 4th gear speeds. Very dangerous to be trying to get up to highway speeds and car not wanting to accelerate beyond 10-20mph. Car is not safe to…
Air Bags Aug 2020
Airbag symbol light stays on
Engine Mar 2024
Head gasket blowing
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYKTCA6XFG616540 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.