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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYPH4A5XKG454519 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5XYPH4A5XKG•••••• 2019 Kia SORENTO

That is about average for the 2019 Kia SORENTO — 5 complaints per build across 88 builds.

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425on the model
88builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 2 Structure 1 Power Train 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine fire Dec 2023
Driving on the xway, engine stopped. I pulled over to shoulder and noticed engine smoking. I opened hood and observed fire in the engine compartment. Put fire out with water in vehicle. Had vehicle towed to Kia dealer in urbana. Il
Power Train Feb 2026
Car would randomly stall and jerk while accelerating. Unsafe to drive. May cause accident. Having to constantly set hazard lights to prevent accident
Structure Jun 2023
My Kia Sorrento Snow White Paint Peeling Chipping Flaking. Rapid peeling of paint. Delamination. My Kia is just a little over three years old. Should not be peeling. This is my second kia. My older one same color no paint issues even after 6 years. Paint is bubbling in some…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2019
Our new 2019 kia sorento ex v6 engine and new 8 speed transmission surging and hesitation really bad, especially in lower rpms. We have had it into service 5 time now but nothing has worked to fix the issue. When pulling out onto the highway it will hesitate and surge, this is…

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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 5XYPH4A5XKG454519 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.