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2021 Kia Sorento Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 299 2021 Sorento were advertised for sale. Most had 60,000 to 120,000 km on the odometer.

Known Sorento problems

Check which apply to a 2021 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Dual-clutch lurching at low speed 2.2 diesel eight-speed DCT, 2020 to 2025
  2. 2 Fuel leaks at the fuel rail or supply pipe MQ4, 2020 to 2021
  3. 3 Light, indicator and screen software faults MQ4, 2020 to 2025
  4. 4 Power loss and DPF problems 2.2 diesel, 2015 to 2025
  5. 5 Oil use and bearing failure 2.4 Theta II petrol, XM 2009 to 2014
  6. 6 Front strut creak when steering XM, 2009 to 2013 builds

Money owing and write-offs on the Sorento

9% had money owing
12% were recorded as written off

Of about 170 used Kia Sorento checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Sorento on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Sorento for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2021 Sorento yet.