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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYPKDA59GG••••••2016 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia SORENTO build (16 vs 9).
16on this build
1206on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedEngine 11Exterior Lighting 2Power Train 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2025
As I drove on the highway, the car made a loud rattling sound and all the lights on the dashboard lit up. I pulled over immediately and turned off my car. I let it sit for a few minutes and tried to turn it back on - it would not start. I was on the side of a 4-lane highway in…
Power TrainSep 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while attempting to leave the residence, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V612000 (Power Train).…
Exterior LightingFeb 2024
While driving the auto lights shut off and I must turn on lights. This has happened a few times
SuspensionMay 2023
Rear control arm weld broke drivers side. 18 year old lost control on interstate at 70 miles per hour. Was spinning around and avoiding hitting a steal fence, steal beam and wall. I have pictures of the broken weld. If no recall yet their needs to be before it kills someone!!…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his vehicle would overheat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he added water into the coolant reservoir and waited before restarting the…
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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 5XYPKDA59GG009374 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.