VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC298) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into the blower motor in certain 2023-2024 MY Sorento vehicles. Kia dealers will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Kia Sorento body problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Kia Sorento have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What stands out
Owners are still filing on this — the most recent NHTSA body complaint for this vehicle was logged 21 days ago.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR SPOILER LOWER TRIM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA584) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspection and, if necessary, replace the rear spoiler lower trim on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a PE) vehicles produced from February 13, 2024 through April 23, 2014. The rear spoiler lower trim may have become deformed during the manufacturing drying process which can result in a fitment gap exceeding 1mm between the upper and lower rear spoiler trims.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR HANDLE ANTENNA REPLACEMENT (SA575) - This bulletin provides information to replace both left and right front door outside handle antennas on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from December 5, 2023 through February 12, 2024 equipped with capacitive touch/NFC type door handles. The affected vehicles may experience an inoperative capacitive touch handle caused by the antenna(s) not sensing the touch signal for locking/unlocking the door.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The front bumper grill to this Sorento model, among others, has a major design flaw that causes the radiator to be highly vulnerable to debris. A rock struck and punctured my radiator causing it to aggressively spray engine coolant, eventually leading to my engine overheating. I found this incident to be an extremely odd and rare situation considering I was only driving on paved suburban roads.…
The trim on my vehicle will not stay snapped down.
Had body trouble with your 2024 Kia Sorento?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2024 Kia Sorento?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Kia/Sorento.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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