2016 Kia Sorento Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Kia Sorento?
126 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2016 Kia Sorento, 10% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 27,000–97,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
126 complaints 10% of all 2016 complaints 71,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (41 of 126). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Sorento year
Related recalls
Shift lever may not lock, allowing rollaway
Crash riskThe gear shift lever may not lock properly in Park, so the vehicle can roll away even when it appears to be parked. A rollaway raises the risk of a crash and injury.
Fix: The dealer will inspect and replace the shift lever assembly parts as needed, at no cost to you.
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Other 2016 Kia Sorento problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Kia Sorento transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, gear position indication (PRNDL) and column shift.
At what mileage do 2016 Kia Sorento transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 27,000–97,000 miles. The middle value is about 71,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Kia Sorento transmission problems?
Yes: 22V612000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Sorento year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2011 Sorento, with 265 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.