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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPG4A39LG••••••2020 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia SORENTO build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
129on the model
56builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Air Bags 2Suspension 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph when another vehicle swerved in front causing them to rear-end the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's vehicle, as well as, the other vehicle had been…
Exterior LightingJan 2025
1) The headlights went out along with the rear taillights. 2) Could have caused a crash. 3) No. 4)No. 5) No. Someone had to tell me the break lights were out and then we noticed that the headlights were also out as well. We notified the kia dealership of the problems and were…
EngineJan 2025
I have 105k miles on the vehicle. My vehicle is burning oil between oil changes, so much so that there is no oil on the dip stick. There is a recall for kia engine's doing this but mine is not listed. I owe 3500 dollars for payoff and am now faced with buying a new vehicle or…
SuspensionJul 2023
While driving on freeway, approximately 70mph, on my way to work, I all of a sudden without warning was unable to control my vehicle with the steering wheel. Somehow I seemed to have lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle spun around. I could have collided with…
Power TrainFeb 2021
I have a 2020 sorento that has ~9,000 miles on it. I was driving on the highway when the engine overheat chime started going off and the temperature gauge went hot. I pulled over and called for help, then tried to go a smidge further up the road. Within 200 yards it chimed again…
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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 5XYPG4A39LG628511 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.