2013 KIA Sorento Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 KIA Sorento, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 103,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic contacted” (28% of reports).
- 54service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 103,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 15 of 54 complaints (28%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 14 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
KIA Sorento service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sorento | 1 | 17% | 600 |
| 2024 Sorento | 1 | 2% | 7,000 |
| 2023 Sorento | 1 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2019 Sorento | 1 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2017 Sorento | 1 | 0% | 20 |
| 2015 Sorento | 15 | 2% | 96,351 |
| 2014 Sorento | 37 | 4% | 93,000 |
| 2013 Sorento | 54 | 6% | 103,000 |
| 2012 Sorento | 69 | 8% | 116,863 |
| 2011 Sorento | 59 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Sorento | 6 | 11% | 140,000 |
| 2008 Sorento | 8 | 4% | 62,600 |
| 2007 Sorento | 5 | 3% | 22,750 |
| 2006 Sorento | 7 | 3% | 9,000 |
| 2005 Sorento | 6 | 2% | 22,648 |
| 2004 Sorento | 4 | 2% | 33,700 |
| 2003 Sorento | 14 | 5% | 22,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. While the contact's granddaughter was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that a special device was previously installed in the vehicle because of a legal matter. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who…
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V224000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the…
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the ABS had failed, and the brakes needed to be repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 KIA Sorentos have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2013 KIA Sorento (6% of the 981 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 KIA Sorento service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 103,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic contacted”, in 15 of 54 complaints.
Other 2013 KIA Sorento problems
- Engine problems (496)
- Electrical System problems (116)
- Structure problems (91)
- Exterior Lighting problems (70)
- Power Train problems (69)
- Air Bags problems (60)
See all 2013 KIA Sorento problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sorento years.