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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYPG4A36LG628511 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5XYPG4A36LG•••••• 2020 Kia SORENTO

That is about average for the 2020 Kia SORENTO — 2 complaints per build across 56 builds.

3on this build
129on the model
56builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 1 Electrical System 1 Trailer Hitches 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Apr 2025
The contact owned a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated the fuse box located on the driver's side had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire…
Engine Nov 2024
On 11/19/2024 I was driving when my Kia begin to sputter and lose power, and the check engine light came on. I was on an interstate so I exited and pulled over, after paying 400.00 in tow fees it was determined my engine had failed with only 126,291 miles. I never had any…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2021
I was driving on my way to work and suddenly I heard a Boom and the car turn off, all the warning signs came on, no power steering while I’m driving at 45 mph. Few seconds later the car turns on by itself. All this while I was driving. I was so scared. There was other vehicles…

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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 5XYPG4A36LG628511 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.