# \#sorento **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sorento/6283.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Replacement sorrento turn signal socket misalignment, help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310)
**Author:** [@nifty\_193663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nifty_193663)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310 "2025-05-16T20:12:13Z")
Hi - I replaced the faulty headlight assemblies on my 2013 kia sorrento several years ago. (After repeated bulbs dying too fast, wire harnesses melting, etc - was a recall.) It’s been on good behavior since then. Last … --- ## [Ok to monitor very small oil pan seal leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693)
**Author:** [@NEatonJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEatonJr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693 "2025-04-12T03:47:30Z")
I recently noticed drops of something on the floor of our garage under the Kia so I took it into Firestone to have a leak-check done. They determined that the seal on the “upper” oil pan has a very small leak, with it ac… --- ## [Gas in EVAP lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-evap-lines/191358)
**Author:** [@Carnewbie2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnewbie2)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-evap-lines/191358 "2023-07-15T21:49:21Z")
My Sorento has been hesitating and now stalling at times when coming to a stop and it’s now apparent that it’s for sure related to getting gas ( it only happens after getting gas and then typically smooths out). I have … --- ## [Tuning/Upgrades for an Old Sorento?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-upgrades-for-an-old-sorento/190452)
**Author:** [@Ryder252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryder252)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-upgrades-for-an-old-sorento/190452 "2023-05-11T19:18:20Z")
Hi! This is my first post on this forum - it’s great to be here! So I own a 2005 Kia Sorento EX with a standard 3.5L V6 engine, and as I’m relatively new to tuning and automotive upgrades, I was wondering if anybody has… --- ## [“Woo” noise when decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woo-noise-when-decelerating/189588)
**Author:** [@tomloy247\_184475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomloy247_184475)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woo-noise-when-decelerating/189588 "2023-03-16T23:57:50Z")
Slowing down and when I hit around 25 mph I start hearing a “woo woo woo woo” noise until it stops around 10 mph. Almost like the three stooges noise. 2022 Kia Sorento I have it on video if I can share that somehow. --- ## [P0711 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code/188409)
**Author:** [@rkasparyan\_183676](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkasparyan_183676)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code/188409 "2023-01-10T20:39:32Z")
Hello All. First time participating. Background on my car: I purchased my 2013 Kia Sorento SX AWD little over 2 years ago and been driving with no problem. When I purchased it, it had about 63-65,000 miles on it and to… --- ## [Air Bag Issue - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226)
**Author:** [@jongentryemail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jongentryemail)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226 "2022-11-14T19:20:32Z")
I have a 2011 Kia Sorento with 140k miles on it. The air bag dash light came on, and after having the dealership look at it, they diagnosed the problem as a faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat. They estimated it woul… --- ## [2022 Kia Sorento transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission/185359)
**Author:** [@kia\_DUBAI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kia_DUBAI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission/185359 "2022-07-21T20:13:54Z")
Transmission is not smooth as it its either faster or slower than the engines speed the gear shift timing is not sync with the engine speed and its jerks when slowing down or increasing the speed at lower speed --- ## [2003 Kia Sorento - cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-sorento-cranks-but-won-t-start/184911)
**Author:** [@isamikail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isamikail)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-sorento-cranks-but-won-t-start/184911 "2022-06-28T21:28:22Z")
car cracks once but not starting. changed the engine but still could not start. please help --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - oil consumption question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118)
**Author:** [@GaryRansdell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryRansdell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118 "2022-03-23T01:55:30Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Sorento with 77,000 miles and I get the oil changed and service done on time at the Kia dealer but I noticed on the notes on the service notes last time that there was no oil on dip stick. So I started … --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-v6/181261)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-v6/181261 "2021-12-16T23:04:00Z")
Took my 2017 Kia Sorento to the Honda dealer I bought it from last year (it was certified, and it came with bumper to bumper 100,000/10 year coverage)… They fixed a transmission leak and an oil leak @ no cost to me. They… --- ## [Thoughts about my KIA SORENTO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-about-my-kia-sorento/180835)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-about-my-kia-sorento/180835 "2021-11-23T22:18:58Z")
Community here is a letter I sent to my local Kia dealer after a different Kia dealer gave me conflicting info… What should my next move be? I don’t expect them to be truthful.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Mr Adams, Yesterday No… --- ## [I hope it's okay to ask a car insurance question here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561 "2021-11-18T00:53:09Z")
I’m paying a Six-Month Premium of $1,068.18 for full coverage on a 2017 Kia, and liability only on a 2010 Toyota Corolla + a 2001 Honda Accord (we own the two older vehicles) in Georgia. So 3 cars are covered under that … --- ## [Steering coupler is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495 "2021-11-07T01:31:28Z")
I was informed that the steering coupler is loose on my 2017 Kia Sorento, during a routine safety inspection it was discovered. It almost unnoticeable click in the steering column. Anyone know ANYTHING about this, before… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - vents emit a vinegar smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-vents-emit-a-vinegar-smell/180451)
**Author:** [@Chris30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-vents-emit-a-vinegar-smell/180451 "2021-11-05T12:26:41Z")
2017Kia sorento bad vinegar small coming out of vents. seems to be a problem for years. --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento "ERROR" message on Instrument Cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-error-message-on-instrument-cluster/179577)
**Author:** [@dave.dunmyer\_177392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave.dunmyer_177392)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-error-message-on-instrument-cluster/179577 "2021-09-25T22:57:41Z")
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento V4. When putting something against the brake peddle to look at my break lights this “ERROR” came up. Key FOB doesn’t work, when inserting key fob into port it starts and gauges work (Fuel, Sp… --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento replacement nav gets my state wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-replacement-nav-gets-my-state-wrong/173440)
**Author:** [@Johnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnston)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-replacement-nav-gets-my-state-wrong/173440 "2020-12-20T22:34:20Z")
Have new Navigation card placed in my radio. I had to replace my radio with another one same make and model, used. Works perfectly except when I input my destination it always reverts to Illinois as the state and I am u… --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento steering wheel button doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-steering-wheel-button-doesn-t-work/171682)
**Author:** [@wyattearp370](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattearp370)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-steering-wheel-button-doesn-t-work/171682 "2020-10-29T00:19:54Z")
On my steering wheel when I push the button to change Trip A to Trip B and so on etc it will not change and the reset button will not clear the numbers back to 00 what is wrong with it ??? Please HELP !!! --- ## [2018 Kia Sorento - Stripped wire for Passenger Side view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-stripped-wire-for-passenger-side-view-mirror/170792)
**Author:** [@bluenautica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluenautica)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-stripped-wire-for-passenger-side-view-mirror/170792 "2020-10-06T18:24:31Z")
I had my passenger side view mirror stolen and when they ripped it out of the side view holder one of the wires got stripped. I am looking to find what goes on the wire so I can connect it to the new mirror I just bought… --- ## [2020 Kia Sorento steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532)
**Author:** [@MaryElizaBradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryElizaBradley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532 "2020-09-29T01:54:27Z")
Steering wheel tends to pull to the right and left. Understand from reading owner reviews that the steering wheel can lock and cause accidents. Auto lane correction green warning light illuminates. --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento drinks oil and gas like crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-drinks-oil-and-gas-like-crazy/157276)
**Author:** [@RobinLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobinLong)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-drinks-oil-and-gas-like-crazy/157276 "2020-09-15T09:58:46Z")
I own a 2012 KIA Sorento that I have to manually change the gears because it will bog down sometimes. It drinks oil and gas now like crazy! It seemed to do better for about a day when I replaced the gas cap but then righ… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - sunroof presets don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-sunroof-presets-don-t-work/169700)
**Author:** [@AaronHutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AaronHutt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-sunroof-presets-don-t-work/169700 "2020-09-08T02:17:30Z")
The presets for my 2016 kia sorento’s sunroof won’t work. I have to hold the button to get the shade to open and that’s after the vent opens. To open the sunroof itself I have to hold the button back and it won’t close t… --- ## [Car shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuddering/169610)
**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuddering/169610 "2020-09-05T21:19:43Z")
I have a 06 Kia Sorento,130k miles. In the past 2 months we’ve replaced the cam shaft sensor, alternator, spark plugs, valve cover gasket and all the vaccum hoses on the upper plenum. We just got it back from the garage… --- ## [$1600 for a rack and pinion for 2012 Kia Sorento?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1600-for-a-rack-and-pinion-for-2012-kia-sorento/169180)
**Author:** [@PaulaShaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulaShaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1600-for-a-rack-and-pinion-for-2012-kia-sorento/169180 "2020-08-26T05:46:05Z")
I need a rack and pinion replaced…they want $1600!! I simply dont have the money --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento - Trouble with Bluetooth pairing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-trouble-with-bluetooth-pairing/166986)
**Author:** [@owner01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owner01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-trouble-with-bluetooth-pairing/166986 "2020-07-08T22:01:45Z")
just got this car July 2020 cant seem to pair the phone i have removed all other previous phones keeps say blue tooth not on i turn it on and reverts back to off some days it sets up OK functions great for a few hours … --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento tires keep cupping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-tires-keep-cupping/166889)
**Author:** [@DAVIDMATTA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVIDMATTA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-tires-keep-cupping/166889 "2020-07-08T13:18:29Z")
This is a 6cyl AWD vehicle I purchased new. Despite proper inflation, frequent rotation, an alignment and tire replacement, I cannot prevent the tires from cupping, which leads to terrible road noise. The vehicle came … --- ## [Advice for 2016 Kia Sorento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917)
**Author:** [@Exgfs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exgfs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917 "2020-05-06T13:52:11Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Sorento that I just bought a few days ago and it has around 43k miles and I noticed that when you turn it on and only when you turn it on it has tiny little air bubbles that come up real slow for a for … --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento antifreeze smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-antifreeze-smell/163345)
**Author:** [@Scott10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-antifreeze-smell/163345 "2020-04-25T21:09:37Z")
Smell antifreeze after driving. Don’t notice any leaks or using any but I smell it after parking back in the garage. --- ## [2019 Kia Sorento oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161547)
**Author:** [@Mccague](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mccague)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161547 "2020-03-23T01:08:27Z")
21056kl 2019 sorento all wheel drive 4liters of oil n. 3800kl is this normal? --- ## [Possible odometer fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119)
**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119 "2020-03-16T19:17:00Z")
We went out and bought a used 2006 Kia Sorento. It’s a nice looking, good running SUV. When we brought it to our mechanic for state inspection he brought to our attention that the odometer may have been tampered with. It… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sorento/6283.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sorento)