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Stalls

Kia Sorento 2002  152000 miles
I own a Kia Sorento 2.5 2002 automatic 4x4 and, in 2012 I made a trip with it. When exceeding 70 mph, the engine stalled. I waited for a minute, and was able to start driving again. When checking the front tires' air pressure, I noticed it was low (22lbs), so I raised it to 35 lbs and the problem was solved. It is quite probable that the vehicle has a sensor that indicates the engine to stall when there is a failure, like in my case, the air pressure in the tires. Hope it helps someone.
medora from United States 8 years ago  
ME
4 reports 
manola from United States 8 years ago
If the problem keeps appearing, check the gauge in the fuel deposit and the fuel filter. It seems that the internal paint from the fuel deposit can be released, causing intermitent stallings. It is a manufacturing problem.
cam from United States 8 years ago
I checked what manola indicated and he was right, there was some paint that had been released. People in the agency couldn't believe it. It was cleaned and the problem solved. Thanks!
Don. from India 6 years ago
The tank is acomposite material and is not painted.it has been cleaned.
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Break light warning and ecs warning then stalls

Kia Sorento 2007 4wd sorento 170000 miles
After driving for short distance starts lose power when stopping and going after i shut off battery dead. Restarts after like an hour.
Michelle from United States 4 years ago  
MI
5 reports 
Gharté from other 4 years ago
Experiencing similar issues. My Kia Sorento 2009 model stalls. I have to restart to get it working. How do I get round this?
Gloria from Australia a year ago
Same as my 2097 model can't find a solution nothing shows up on the diagnostic machine frustrated.
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UVO Radio stopped when new battery installed

Kia Sorento 2013 sorento 60000 miles
The radio screen works you can change stations and shows the jukebox. Absolutely no sound. Checked all fuses. Even tried the suggestions on taking the battery leads and utting them together. Nothing.
missy from United States 4 years ago  
MI
22 reports 
Biba from United States a year ago
2011 Kia Sorento with the same issue. Most of the time when I start the car, the radio will play and then shortly afterwards stop playing but the screen is fully functional.
Aux works always.
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Car hesitates then dies

Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sorento  86000 miles
My kia starts hesitating when pressing the gas. When this happens, the 4WD light comes on and sometimes stays on then my car dies. Sometimes it's hard to get it started again and sometimes it starts up just fine afterwards. I have taken it tooi a Kia dealer twice. They replaced my computer module the first time and told me if it doesn't fix the problem they would need to change the throttle. Went I went back the 2nd time, they said there were no codes coming up so didn't do anything.
cjones from United States 3 years ago  
CJ
7 reports 
mike c from United States 2 years ago
Same here- they said they had to download new software, but after a $380 bill, it still does this- happens 5 minutes after I start the car, every time!
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Stalling after fueling

Kia Sorento 2012  104000 miles
After putting gas into the tank the vehicle will not start. It takes a few times times before it will start. After it does start i take my foot off the brake to shift and go and it stalls again. It only stalls when I get gas. I have no problem starting vehicle any other time.
pachingko from United States 5 years ago  
PA
5 reports 
Head from United States 4 years ago
What was your problem
Jess from United States 2 years ago
Did you figure out the problem? My 2014 sorrento was working fine. I got gas one night and the next morning it took a second to start, like it wasn't getting gas. Then it started and sounded like a tractor trailer. When I put it in gear it chugged and sputtered like it was dying and not getting gas. It finally went for a while then chocked on a major road full of speeding traffic. It stopped, but when I put it in park and started it again it went. Then random times at high speed it will sort sputter or choke for sec scaring the living crap out of me, but keep going. I thought bad gas and kept putting in complete system cleaners and super gas instead of regular. It is fine sometimes. Sometimes it is hard to start and a random choke while driving on the hwy. Lately morning starts have gotten worse. Recently engine light came on and i was told an O2 sensor code came on, so I bought the part and oddly after I filled the tank, the light went off. They changed it anyway. As soon a I drove off from the shop and got on the hwy it did it again. Went back and no codes. The mechanic said fuel pump. Omg this thing has 2 pumps. In my mind it is a filter or fuel regulator, but they are all in the pump. I took it to Kia, yesterday they had it all day and said they couldn't find a thing wrong and did not want to replace the 800 fuel pump. It did the whole starting like a tractor again this morning , but was fine on the way to work. I park on an angle with my tank face down in the back, I wonder if that is the issue. Although, I have parked in this spot for years. I am at a loss. I considered selling the thing. Just replaced an axle, battery, brakes/ rotars and tires. I don't know what to do.
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Kia sorento 2008 diesel 2.5

Kia Sorento 2008 Kia sorento 2.5 diesel 70000 miles
I have installed a new blower resistor n d aircon still blow air from 4 speed onward..1st 2nd n 3rd there is no air coming out...what can b wrong this time any body got any idea???m driving a kia sorento 2008 diesel 2.5 ...pls kindly advise n my appreciation in advance...
Steven from other 7 years ago  
ST
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Tony from United Kingdom 7 years ago
If it only works from 4 then its Heater fan resistor
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Ran out of diesel

Kia Sorento 2004 CRDI XE estate 2.5 diesel 114000 miles
I ran out of diesel, so put some in, and since then the indicator malfunction light has been on?
Stuart from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
ST
8 reports 
44tonner from United Kingdom 8 years ago
Try taking the battery lead off for a couple of mins it might reset if not you will have to take it to a garage and have it taken off
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Stalling, flashing lights no computer code

Kia Sorento 2023  20000 miles
I was driving down the road and stopped at a stop light. Kia sorento stalled. All lights on dash started flashing. Messages stated to our car in drive, out car in neutral, etc. I tried to restart and each time I put the car in drive the car stalled. Towed car. Car would not unlock or turn on. Kia couldn’t even get the doors open. A few daysater the got in the car and it drove perfectly and they stated they could not find anything wrong.
MMMC from United States 3 months ago  
MM
1 report 

I started it up and it ran for about a min then died. Now it's a crank

Kia Sorento 2006 3.5 14000 miles
I started it up and it ran for about one min then died. Now it's a crank no start. It's showing a code P07106. Can you please help me get BK on the road
Vernon Coates from United States 3 years ago  
VE
1 report 

Reverse gear dies

Kia Sorento 2018 Sorento 3000 miles
Reverse won’t go up a steep drive when cold.
Gary from Australia 6 years ago  
GA

Won't start in the morning SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2011 Kia sorento  62000 miles
My Kia lately is not starting in the morning, I'd did it 3 months ago too and the battery service repair man installed a new battery, afterwards the car started fine and ran very well. But now for tha past few day, almost every morning the Kia won't start, lights come on radio works, no clicking sound or even engine attempting to start. I need to attempt to start the car several times before it finally starts, last time try to start it for about 20 times if not more. Any advise truly helps. Maybe even a car computer reset might help, if that even exists. Thank You!
Ciao! from United States 7 years ago  
CI
Rank 2
63 reports 
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Ciao! from United States 7 years ago
Took it to Kia they replaced the starter inhibitor switch and replaced the recall items of the Kia Sorento, since then no problems so far.
darren from United States 6 years ago
What are the recall items
Jimnel from Canada a year ago
@darren2012 Kia sorento battery dead. Boost car and next morning won’t start
Cynful from Canada 7 years ago
I have a 2014 Sorento and now that the temperature has dropped below zero the car will not start first thing in the morning jump in hit the brake pedal push to start button lights come on and nothing no sound try it again brakes are solid no go on the third try so then start once driving no problem restarting throughout the day as long as we're above 30 degrees no problems last year
Edwin from United States 3 years ago
2016 sorento wont crank, no click or any sound when key is turned. All electrical components work inside the cabin and had the battery tested it is good. Tried cranking with it in neutral and still nothing. Any thoughts?
Constantin from United Kingdom 3 years ago
Engine seized? I have the same problem. But my starter gets really really hot when cranks. Let me know if you sorted
Wards from United States 2 years ago
I have the same issue everything comes on but nothin. Tried Turing it on several times and nothing.
Wards from United States 2 years ago
Found out it was a loose wire on the starter that hadn't been put on correctly after being in the shop.
Leah from United States 2 years ago
I have a 2016 Kia Sorento battery has been tested and is good. When I try to crank it the lights on the dash flicker off and on and I hear a rapid click under the hood but one click when I try to crank it and the fuse box under the hood makes clicking noise. The headlights, wipers, or turn signals will not work and the radio cuts on and off. Help!!!!
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Stalls SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2008  70000 miles
When driving on a highway, it suddenly stalls. However, there is no problem to start the engine again.
Addy from United States 9 years ago  
AD
6 reports 
unice from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem with my Sorento EX Diesel 2006 and the solution was an easy one. You need to clean a fuel filter that is inside the deposit, as it is the one that is blocked with the fuel impurities and thus not allow a response to sudden acceleration requirements, causing the engine to stall.
Brian from South Africa 2 years ago
Do you mean the fuel filter inside the fuel tank?
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augusta from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, do not doubt it, it is the solenoid valve, which is next to the radiator's water tank. When this valve is damaged, it makes the vehicle stall and fume.
Waldo355 from United States 7 years ago
I took my 2008 Kia Soreto to three shops before one found a dirty throttle body which was breaking the electronic throttle pedal circuit. Got it cleaned and the car even starts better in the morning.
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Fuel Pump Fuse blows on cranking SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 CRDi  102000 miles
Discovered the fault yesterday, car drove fine, parked it up and came back to it non- starting, suspected water ingress as i did hit a large puddle yesterday but would have expected the car to be more resilient in wet weather.
Fuel pump fuse blows on cranking, does not blow with ignition lights on, put a 20amp in, still blows but car did start initially and then stall when the fuse popped. Have removed fuel pump plug from pump to inspect for water, (none present), cranked engine with pump plug disconnected and fuse still blows eliminating pump failure.

Any thoughts on what is causing this "Short".
Hicksy from United Kingdom a year ago  
HI
2 reports 
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Hicksy from United Kingdom a year ago
On further inspection noticed the rear heated seat wire (adjoined) (KX4 model) showing bare copper strands, unravelled the insulation to reveal burnt / damaged cable, removed the fuse for the rear heated seat and the car started without popping the fuel pump fuse, possible short from the rear heated seat cable. Car started though and will investigate further.
Gonza R from Argentina a year ago
Excellent! Thanks for the update!
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Revolutions drop SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2004  89000 miles
I bought a Sorento diesel 2004 and it stalls when starting it. It starts working at 1000 rpm, but then suddenly drops abruptly to 500 rpm and generally stalls. The problem is that, when driving and braking, it stalls just as well, so it is quite dangerous, especially when turning. Hope someone can help me.
libby from United States 9 years ago  
LI
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libby from United States 9 years ago
Finally the solution has been found. After checking all the electrical possible failures, a friend of mine who is a diesel mechanic told me the failure was in the valve that controls the fuel flow and is located near the radiator, below a huge hose: http://www.dieselevante.it/fuelpumps/i…. I bought a new one and it was installed in a service as it came with warranty. Once it was changed, the problem was solved but, surprisingly, the brakes stopped working. It might sound funny, but it ended up being that, when installing the new valve, a hose was put in a wrong position, all the way around. I hope my experience can help others, and be careful with the service.
Tony from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Just to let everybody know this is called a fuel pump
Cathy71 from United States 9 years ago
Thank you very much for sharing your experience.
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Stops when accelerating

Kia Sorento 2004  135000 miles
I would like to share my experience with my Kia Sorento diesel. When accelerating to overtake a car, the Check engine indicator suddenly turned on and the car stopped. So I checked what was happening, opened the engine cover, cleaned the fuel filter and it started working again. However, the failure appeared every time I accelerated. Once I finally arrived home, I checked more carefully and noticed that the problem originated in the fuel deposit, which has a kind of paint that with time is released and blocks the filter on the fuel sender. This filter is located inside the fuel deposit and thr… Read complete
Maria from United States 8 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Angelica from United States 8 years ago
It is the valve in charge of the gasoil return. It is a screw which is facing the injectors, and is the only one there. Once a pump specialist told me this was the valve that was blocked, I repaired it and the problem never occurred again. As this valve blocks, there is no return and a pressure loss and thus the vehicle stops.
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Accelerator pedal stops working

Kia Sorento 2017 2.4 20000 miles
Accelerator pedal stops working shortly after pulling away. Engine does not stall but stays at idle. Pedal recovers when I let up and press pedal again. Sometimes pedal recovers if pedal is kept at same pressure. This problem happens occasional, like weeks or days apart. Had vehicle to dealer twice however tech. Could not repeat problem.
Alfie from Canada 6 years ago  
AL
5 reports 
Alfie from Canada 6 years ago
Still no fix but company has five part numbers for gas pedals for the but not fixed yet thks
Alfie from Canada 6 years ago
Still no fix. Hyundai not interested in trying a gas pedal. With five part numbers for gas pedals for my car.
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Works only at idle speed, acceleration failure

Kia Sorento 2005  134000 miles
Hi, I own a Kia Sorento 2005 turbo diesel intercooler 2.5 automatic and, one day, it stopped accelerating and a noise appeared, like a cellphone's vibration. I then stopped the engine 15 seconds, started it again and no failure was there any more. Four months later, I was driving on a highway, took an unpaved road and it suddenly stopped accelerating. I drove like this for 25 miles and, when returning to the highway, a strange noise like a little engine started to be heard. I turned it off and started it again and everything was alright. The same event repeated before arriving home and, when I… Read complete
Vallie from United States 9 years ago  
VA
5 reports 
Margaret from United States 9 years ago
Hello, I have a 2002 tlx 2.5 and the same happened to me. What is making that noise is a vacuum electro valve, which you need to disconnect and clean. Try connecting the hoses properly because I did it the wrong way and the van would not speed up. There are two electro valves, one that works with the EGR valve and the one that sounds in the oil manifold.
KARONHAPPUCK from United States 9 years ago
I finally solved the problem by changing that electrovalve that connects the hoses leaving from the repressor, the one that makes the contact closure activate.
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No power to gas pump

Kia Sorento 2004 4x4 40000 miles
Recently install a new engine and no gas is going to engine
,2real4u2see from other 5 years ago  
,2
1 reply 
Tosh from United Kingdom 5 years ago
I park my kia serento ob a bit of a hill and it won't start
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Airbag and Engine Hesitation

Kia Sorento 2008 SUV 4 Door 169000 miles
The airbag light comes on and sometimes will stay on. The vehicle also acts like it wants to stall.
Shay from United States 6 years ago  
SH
2 reports 
Kell from United States 2 years ago
My kia sorento was recalled in 2018, for a engine problem the replaced the motor, we arenin 2022 and now the airbag light is on and tonight the Malfunction (Engine Malfunction) Indicator Lamp came on and I have slight hesitation now ughhhhh
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Stalls and vacuum leaks

Kia Sorento 2003  374865 miles
My 2003 kia sorento stalls while driving it will run fine then all of a sudden stall without warning I can get it to start right away then drives fine. I am also getting vacuum leak codes when I check the computer system lean bank 2. I checked the hoses and they are good I cleaned the maf sensors and the pvc valve I just want to know what else I can do I need this suv to get me and my kids around I cant afford to get a new one any help please
Soldier93 from Canada 8 years ago  
SO
9 reports 
Dominic from Canada 7 years ago
Check and see if your vehicle has a crank position sensor. If it does, replace it.
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Car it doesn’t work

Kia Sorento 2014 Body 155 miles
Hi, yesterday I was driving my car, in the half of the street the car suddenly stopped. I don’t know why, I checked the battery is ok. I need to know what’s wrong with it exactly. And the car now it doesn’t work
Rama from United States 3 months ago  
RA

My car whilst driving suddenly loses stops and the engine check symbol

Kia Sorento 2011 sorento 144000 miles
My car whilst driving suddenly loses stops and the engine check symbol appears. All checks including electrical have been done but the car simply is not responding.
abdul from other 4 months ago  
AB

Won’t start

Kia Sorento 2016  48450 miles
I have a 2016 Kia sorento, it won’t start. Installed a new battery, checked all fuses and relays they’re all good. Radio and lights work.
Doesn’t even make any noise when trying to start it. Any idea what it could be?
Kia16 from United States 5 months ago  
KI
2 reports 

Start and stalls after idling few seconds

Kia Sorento 2007 SUV 2.5 CRDI Manual 154000 miles
When I start my Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDI EX 4X4 Manual, it starts and stalls after few seconds, when i replaced the block i start and t was driving but the fuel pipes was bursting so i change the fuel pipes to their correct locations and now it started with the stalls.
Henoch from South Africa 3 years ago  
HE
1 report 

Kia slow to recall or address known problems

Kia Sorento 2013 6 cylinder 75000 miles
We loved our Sorento until it stalled while on the downside of a mountain pass. Engine seized. Terrible experience with Kia Canada but now I read that Kia knew of a stalling problem. The link below say we should have had a recall notice from Kia shortly after buying the car. No notice was ever sent. I am wondering if the recall only applied to Sorento's in the US?

https://www.torquenews.com/108/kia-sor…
Bill from Canada 5 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Only when I put fuel in tank the car won't start. I

Kia Sorento 2012  90000 miles
When I take my foot off the brake to go it stalls again. I have to try a few times before it starts again.
pachingko from United States 5 years ago  
PA
3 reports 

Over revving

Kia Sorento 2005 4x4 2.5 diesel 200000 miles
Had some white smoke on start-up although there was a lot more this time but it went after a while and then black smoke started coming out if the engine was under load, accelerating in 3rd or 4th. After about 5 miles the revs shot up to about 4k with no throttle with loads of black smoke out the back. They returned to normal after a few seconds and I drove on, set the cruise for about 55mph. Going through a town I had to accelerate from stop. Got into third and it starts revving again work more black smoke. I put it in 4th and dumped the clutch and this brought the revs back down. It died after a couple of seconds and now won't even turn over. I'm not sure if this is terminal or not yet. Anyone have any ideas what might have caused this?
Digweed from Ireland 7 years ago  
DI
8 reports 

Walbro 255 lph pump

Kia Sorento 2011 Ex 2.4  48000 miles
Installed a walbro 255 lph pump car won't start pulled it out rewired it started for a wile til I shut it off wont start again Wats up with that lol help
Ink51 from United States 8 years ago  
IN
8 reports 
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