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Problems with the Transmission
The main part of the powertrain is a transmission. Some vehicles come equipped with smooth-shifting transmissions that make the ride enjoyable, but that’s not the case with the Sorento.
One NHTSA complaint states, “I have a 2020 Kia Sorento V6. When the engine is cold or has been sitting for an hour or so, the transmission shifts erratically between 20 and 40 mph. When coming to a stop, at the same speed, the vehicle surges forward. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership 3 times. They reprogramed the transmission module 2 times with no improvement. This problem happens in all 4 driving modes. I purchased this vehicle 10-22-2019 and the problem started about 3 or 4 days later and continues through today 2-23-2020.”
What is causing the transmission problems on the 2020 Kia Sorento?
It turns out that Kia is fully aware of this model’s powertrain malfunctions. Service Bulletin #TSBTRA086 even talks about the replacement of the four-wheel-drive coupling assembly pressure sensor, harness and actuator motor because of oil leakage and abnormal noise while driving. If the word “epic” is said to mean impressive, Kia needs to come up with another way to describe this SUV. Maybe puny or mediocre would fit the bill better.
Problems with the Electrical System
Another top issue with the Sorento seems to stem around the malfunctioning electrical system.
Reference this Cars.com review to see what’s going on. “The functionality of the traffic collision detection is really slow almost got into an accident many times because of that.”
As more people get behind the wheel of the Sorento, it’s expected that there will be plenty more accidents to talk about. Modern vehicles should have well-running driver aids that prevent accidents, but this model seems to want to cause damage. Sadly, Kia hasn’t wanted to talk about the malfunctions, simply leaving owners in the dark. Let’s face it; there’s nothing “epic” about rear-ending a car in traffic.
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Bought a kia around August -September and had no problems. Recently gotten an oil change and now my screen goes black on startup. My transmission lunges forward when I come to a stop. I can literally drive 5mph without touching the gas.. not supposed to do that.. Try to press the gas gets no power and takes longs to shift and accelerate. Suppose to be a 2020 EX gdi. Please help. Only had the car less than 2 months.