- Engine / equipment
- Kia Sorento I (2.4 and 3.5 V6 petrol, 2.5 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2009
- Symptoms
- The engine stalls while driving from fuel starvation (tank filter); rust on the underside, tailgate and door edges; a failing immobiliser; weak ventilation, cruise control, third gear jumping out, drive shafts, differentials and a moisture-sensitive transfer case.
- Possible cause described
- ADAC and owner points collected by the guide. Recalls: injector-clamp bolts that could break and the brake-light switch.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN; check underbody rust and the tank filter; test the 4x4 drive.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Kia
Fuel system, rust, immobiliser and campaigns on the Sorento I
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the campaigns by VIN; check underbody rust and the tank filter; test the 4x4 drive.
What are the symptoms?
The engine stalls while driving from fuel starvation (tank filter); rust on the underside, tailgate and door edges; a failing immobiliser; weak ventilation, cruise control, third gear jumping out, drive shafts, differentials and a moisture-sensitive transfer case.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Kia
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Sorento I (2.4 and 3.5 V6 petrol, 2.5 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2009
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Kia Sorento (I)2002–2009
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