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2019 Kia Sorento Cruise Control Problems

10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2023Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Feb 2023

While driving with cruise control enabled, the cruise control suddenly disengaged and became inoperative, and the following warning lights (icons) and warning messages displayed on dashboard: > “Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist System” warning message > Master warning mode light > ABS warning light > Forward collision assist warning light > Electronic stability control indicator light, and > Auto Hold indicator light.

NHTSA #: 11508243
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2019

The vehicle will unexpectedly surge when the accelerator is applied, especially from stopped and at low speeds. This unintended and abrupt is a safety hazard as there is the ongoing possibility of crashing into another vehicle or obstruction.

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NHTSA #: 11288624
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Nov 2019

On august 25, 2019, while driving home to new york, my wife sat in the front passenger seat and my daughter sat in the second row seat behind my wife, I stopped at a rest stop for gasoline at about 12:15 pm as I pulled into the area with my foot on the break to slow down, the car surged forward and I pressed hard to stop the car. It stopped.

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NHTSA #: 11278855
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2019

We purchased a 2019 kia sorento sxl on may 4, 2019, and took delivery on may 6, 2019. The first day that I drove the car it stumbled when I tried to pull out from a stop. I thought it might be a fluke or a computer learning event but it continues to happen occasionally.

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NHTSA #: 11218381
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 95 MPH. The check engine and hazard warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11676178
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

To whom it may concern: I am sending this email as an owner of a 2019 Kia Sorento for just 15 months, yet I am already experiencing significant mechanical issues. 3 weeks ago my car stopped accelerating while driving across a bridge, began shaking a making a weird noise once idle, and as expected my engine light came on.

NHTSA #: 11496920
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

When driving at certain lower speeds the vehicle is jerky. The car will go into high RPM's when excelerating even when not fully pressing the gas pedal. The engine is burning through oil very quickly.

NHTSA #: 11523887
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia sorento. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle did not respond and then suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the failure occurred all the time ever since the vehicle was purchased in april of 2019.

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NHTSA #: 11255880
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2024

I have been without transportation for 3 months now and I’m about to lose my Job

NHTSA #: 11628147
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2019

When cruise control is set the vehicle will without warning surge , jerk and jump. The RPM needle will show acceleration. This happens without notice and not on any incline or declines, on straight aways.

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NHTSA #: 11206517

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