Kia · Sorento · 2005
2005 Kia Sorento
0
Recalls
307
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2005 Kia Sorento has no recalls and 307 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: engine (35 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2005 Kia Sorento 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 1614
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2005 Kia Sorento page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is engine with 35 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2005 Kia Sorento reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2005 Kia Sorento currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 307 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are engine (35), air bags (29), engine and engine cooling (27).
- Vehicle
- 2005 Kia Sorento
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 307
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2005 Kia Sorento 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 1614
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: NoForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
307 totalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2023
I am experiencing a recurring issue with gas backflow at the gas pump, whereby gasoline expulses back out of the nozzle and onto my hands and clothing. It happens every time.
ENGINE
Jul 16, 2023
When driving there was a clunking noise and then the steering was hard to steer and the battery light came on & had to have it towed to find out that the harmonic balancer bolt broke. There are hundreds of complaints online about this same issue happening with these engines as t...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIRE1 injurySep 30, 2022
Electrical fire under drivers dash. While trying to drive the kia . called fire department and they responded quickly. I know there was recall on 2006 and believe 2005 should have been included Thanks [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT...
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SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
May 24, 2022
Rear suspension rusted from chassis. Google search shows multiple people with same issue. Issue making car unsafe to drive. Car has extreme rust problems.
ENGINE
Mar 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while turning left, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that all her strength was needed to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed th...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 24, 2021
My 2005 Kia Sorento’s headlights keep going out. I get new bulbs and even replaced the whole headlight thing and checked the wiring hoping to fix the problem and nothing. Works great for one day and then the next one or both are out. It is very dangerous to myself and my children...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 18, 2021
NOTICED THAT I HAD A BRAKE LIGHT OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE,REPLACED IT WITH PROPER BULB 1157.A DOUBLE FILAMENT BULB. IT APPEARS THAT IS ALSO THE TAIL LIGHT? CHECKED LIGHT AND IT WORKED BUT LATER REALIZED THAT WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT.THE NEXT DAY NOT...
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STRUCTURE
CRASHJan 27, 2021
A TRUCK HAULING CARS CAME THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND AS HE WAS TURNING HE HIT MY CAR WITH THE TRAILER WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND DID NOT STOP.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2020
Vehicle's rear end bolts rusted through had to replace the rear-end, we also had a 2004 that the frame rusted and broke in half, and the rear-end rusted out on it too. It was said it was caused by a design flaw that wouldn't allow the water to drain properly. They have recalls on...
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AIR BAGS
Jan 15, 2020
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS SHOWS UP ON THE BOARD OF THE CAR NEED TO KNOW WAS GOING ON WITH THE CAR
Showing 10 recent complaints from 307 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sorento have?
The 2005 Kia Sorento has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2005 Kia Sorento?
NHTSA has received 307 owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Kia Sorento.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2005 Kia Sorento?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2005 Kia Sorento. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sorento?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2005 Kia Sorento are engine (35 reports), air bags (29 reports), engine and engine cooling (27 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2005 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2005 Kia Sorento. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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