KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Kia Sorento (III) 2.2 CRDi common problems.

2015–2020 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Same R-family CRDi diesel (D4HA/D4HB) as the Sorento II, where the German guide documents the chain and fuel filter.

Timing chain, fuel filter and clutch on the Sorento II 2.2 CRDiValve timing

Engine / equipment: Kia Sorento II 2.2 CRDi
Period mentioned: 2009–2014
Symptoms: Chain noise at high mileage, hesitation or loss of power from a clogged fuel filter, turbo whistle and a worn clutch when towing; on automatics, harsh shifts.
Possible cause described: The guide recommends replacing the chain at around 100,000 km to stop it breaking. The fuel filter often clogs and the clutch wears out before 60,000 km when towing. On the automatic, changing and flushing the oil helps.
Check for the garage: Listen to the chain when cold, change the fuel filter on time and test the clutch under load; on automatics, check the gearbox oil.
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.

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Electric heater, fuel line and other recalls on the Sorento IIIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Kia Sorento III (UM), petrol and 2.2 CRDi
Period mentioned: 2015–2020
Symptoms: Failing daytime running lights, trailer brake lights that do not come on with adaptive cruise control, an over-sensitive rain sensor, a wrong fuel gauge, seat heating and some corrosion.
Possible cause described: The guide finds no general engine or gearbox weak points. Recalls: daytime running lights, trailer brake lights with ACC, fire risk from the auxiliary electric heater and, after the facelift, a pedestrian-braking assistant that can fail and a faulty fuel line with fire risk.
Check for the garage: Check outstanding recalls by VIN (manufacturer, KBA or ADAC website) and have a garage inspect the points listed before buying or before the roadworthiness test.
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.