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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPH4A5XGG••••••2016 Kia SORENTO
That is about average for the 2016 Kia SORENTO — 9 complaints per build across 131 builds.
7on this build
1206on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Tires 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2026
2016 Kia Sorrento Ex paint is coming off in panels and different areas of car. I called KIa and they cant do anything about it
EngineNov 2025
Failed oil pressure switch and now my engine is no good
SteeringJul 2023
Steering doesn't aways respond to turning immediately while driving the vehicle.Steering has become difficult this is the second time for this repair to be needed service done in 2020 now service is needed again in 2023 same area the mdps motor repair and other dealer stuff. I…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2017
The contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carolina kia of high point (866-824-7081, located at 2445 n main st, high point, nc…
TiresJul 2013
The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus tires, size: 235/60r/18 (na). The vehicle was taken to an unknown kia dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated inside the front passenger tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated…
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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 5XYPH4A5XGG052460 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.