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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYPK4A55HG190989 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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5XYPK4A55HG•••••• 2017 Kia SORENTO

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777on the model
113builds in total
Most reported Steering 5 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Service Brakes 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Nov 2024
While driving a red wheel icon with exclamation mark appeared on the dash. This caused for my car steering wheel to become increasingly hard to maneuver and drive while on the highway driving about 60mph
Engine Apr 2024
Vehicle up to date on oil changes. Driving down interstate and vehicle just stopped without warning. Message to contact a dealer popped up. When diagnostic put on vehicle shows camshaft and crankshaft bad. No oil on dipstick AT ALL. Oil light never came on showing low. Never…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2018
While driving with headlights in "Auto" mode the lights turn off randomly and stay off for up to 30 seconds. This can cause crash especially while driving at night on unlit roads and highways. This happened many times in 2018 soon after I purchased the car. I brought it to be…
Vehicle Speed Control Sep 2016
Problem: intermittent problem with advanced smart cruise control and autonomous braking on a new 2017 kia sorento with less than 500 miles. What happened: when using the advanced smart control feature, as explained to me by the dealer, the manual, and kia videos, the car will…
Steering Oct 2023
Steering wheel sticking when driving. Kia replaced the steering column assy-steering and the gear and linkage assy. Steering is some better but still the sticking
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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 5XYPK4A55HG190989 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.