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2013 Kia Sorento

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

10.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,224

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2023529 · manufacturer campaign RC191

26 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2010–2011 · Cadenza 2014–2016 · Forte 2011–2013 · Forte Koup 2011–2013 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

276,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019153 · manufacturer campaign SC027

21 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2011–2013 · Sorento 2012–2014 · Sportage 2011–2013

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC025 already have this software update.

29,501 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018742 · manufacturer campaign RC123

28 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2011–2013 · Sorento 2012–2014 · Sportage 2011–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (Kia RC109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the connections of the high pressure fuel pipe to the fuel pump outlet for leaking fuel. If leaking fuel is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

2,878 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017199 · manufacturer campaign RC109

7 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2011–2013 · Sorento 2012–2014 · Sportage 2011–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the vehicle continues to be driven with worn bearings, the bearings could fail, which could cause an engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Worn bearings could also result in the illumination of the oil pressure lamp in the instrument cluster.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly.

37,504 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016120 · manufacturer campaign SC012

17 March 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2011–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sunroof can break due to external impacts, which can cause the sunroof crosspieces with some tempered glass attached to dislodge and drop into the passenger cabin onto occupants. Such breakage would be most prevalent in provinces where gravel road treatments for ice/snow and severe temperature shifts are common.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install additional connective pieces to prevent the possibility of sunroof crosspieces dropping under a product enhancement campaign. In the interim, owners are advised to drive with the sunshade in the closed position until the campaign is completed.

10,459 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2015468 · manufacturer campaign RC095

14 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2011–2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions. The transmission shift selector assembly could become damaged and allow the driver to shift the transmission out of the PARK gear position without depressing the brake pedal, contrary to the requirements of the standard. These issues could cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the shift interlock assembly.

42,222 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 49% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
239 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2013 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Kia Sorento get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Kia Sorento at 10.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 239 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Kia Sorento for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,224 in fuel, producing roughly 4,805 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.