NHTSA Complaint #11450581 — 2017 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11450581
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 30, 2022
Date Filed	February 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

I purchased this vehicle 6 months ago(07/2021). I have kept up with my regular service oil changes, but it burns oil way too quick, and the exhaust spits out smoke. I have been adding oil every 3-4 days because it runs dry just that fast. I was driving on the highway, and the vehicle abruptly slowed down. The engine light blinked off and on, and then stayed on. I barely made it off the exit safely, because the vehicle would no longer accelerate. I could no longer drive it, and the sounds from the engine became increasingly louder. I had to have the vehicle towed to my mechanic, where it sits today, not able to drive, and according to him, in need of a new engine. This is very frustrating, especially since I have only had the vehicle for barely 6 months. I have all my invoices of regular oil changes, so I know this is not a problem I caused. Kia has got to do better. It's absolutely dangerous to have consumers on the road, driving in such hazardous conditions.

Related Complaints for the 2017 KIA SORENTO

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11719501 — February 20, 2026 — I was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost power and the engine...

#11717526 — February 12, 2026 — oil light in past week would come on for short time then go out, i brought to kia cape coral, fl. see video attached ...

#11716788 — February 9, 2026 — Going down the interstate on 2/7/26, 56 miles from home and my Kia lost power, no lights or warning, loud bang from t...

#11716474 — February 7, 2026 — To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2017 Kia Sorento and have recently experienced excessive oil consumption ...

#11714875 — February 1, 2026 — This uses oil. It takes 16 ounces or more every 400 miles.

Recent Complaints for the 2017 KIA SORENTO

#11719501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 20, 2026 — I was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost power and the engine...

#11719501 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — February 20, 2026 — I was driving everithing was normal but suddenly the light of the Engine was on and the car lost power and the engine...

#11715110 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — February 2, 2026 — The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the low engine oil pressure war...

#11712178 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — January 20, 2026 — The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while coasting to a stop light, the check engine and tra...

#11710807 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — January 13, 2026 — I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the paint on my 2017 Kia, which has begun peeling and coming of...