2016 Kia Sorento Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Kia Sorento?
107 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2016 Kia Sorento, 9% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 28,000–76,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
107 complaints 9% of all 2016 complaints 52,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (34 of 107). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Sorento year
Related recalls
Electrical, Towing
The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge.
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Other 2016 Kia Sorento problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Kia Sorento electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the key / sender, body control module / BCM and speedometer / odometer.
At what mileage do 2016 Kia Sorento electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 28,000–76,000 miles. The middle value is about 52,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Kia Sorento electrical problems?
Yes: 16V862000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Sorento year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2011 Sorento, with 246 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.