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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYPG4A55HG217841 · Checked Sep 25, 2026
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5XYPG4A55HG•••••• 2017 Kia SORENTO

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Most reported Exterior Lighting 2 Electrical System 2 Engine 2 Power Train 1

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Engine Aug 2024
On August 26, 2024, my Kia Sorento failed to start. While driving it, the vehicle started to make a noise so we pulled off the road and shut it off. When we tried to restart it, it made only clicking noises but would not start. There were no warning lights indicating any issues;…
Electrical System Jul 2024
Shifter isn't releasing from park. They state the Body Control Module (BCM) I been reading on this and it goes out with higher mileage Kia Sorento SUV. This is a safety hazard
Power Train May 2021
When pressing on the brake pedal, the transmission will not shift out of park. The only way to shift out of park is to depress the transmission shift override. A new brake light switch did not correct the issue. To date, the vehicle has not been repaired, inspected by dealer,…
Unknown Or Other Mar 2021
Driving at about 75 miles per hour and suddenly the hood pop open fortunately I was able to stop on time and prevent something major have to note that there was no too much traffic
Exterior Lighting Nov 2020
Headlight keep 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 5XYPG4A55HG217841 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.