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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYPG4A34GG017155 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 35

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5XYPG4A34GG•••••• 2016 Kia SORENTO

This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia SORENTO build (35 vs 9).

35on this build
1201on the model
131builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 21 Exterior Lighting 4 Structure 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 2

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other fire Jan 2026
On [XXX], our 2016 Kia Sorento (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire while being driven on a public highway in Houston, Texas. The vehicle had been operating normally and displayed no warning lights, alerts, or diagnostic trouble codes prior to the incident. The driver was forced to pull…
Fuel/propulsion System Aug 2025
Fuel pump leaking gas from a crack around electrical connections on top of it. Fire hazard
Wheels Aug 2025
My traction control light is on along with my abs sensor light and another light indication red figure with like a stop sign only when someone in passenger seat as well as a exhaust issue my vehicle sounds loud driving out of no where
Structure Mar 2025
The paint on our Kia Sorrento is chipping and flaking off
Engine Feb 2025
The car started to shake really bad and the engine light came on, pulled over called the tow truck service took it to the shop where they informed me the engine was blown
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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 5XYPG4A34GG017155 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.