{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=KIA","name":"KIA","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-11-03T20:20:28.406Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":7172,"deaths":161,"injured":3580,"fires":3017},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":1298},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":1039},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":699},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":554},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":318},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","n":306},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":291},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":228},{"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","n":207},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":186}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2261431","date_received":"2026-10-28","make":"KIA","model":"TELLURIDE","model_year":2027,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH from a stop sign another vehicle driving approximately 35 MPH crashed into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bags in the other vehicle deployed as needed. The contact’s wife who was seated on the passenger’s side of the vehicle had a concussion and injuries to the arm and chest. Medical attention was needed. The contact's son who was seated in the rear of the vehicle was emotionally traumatized by the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body shop and was being processed to possibly be deemed totaled. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was informed of the issue, and a claim was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261431"},{"cmplid":"2261070","date_received":"2026-10-27","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"A deer ran out on the parkway when I was coming home from work and it totaled my vehicle. The ambulance had to pry the door open to get me out. The airbag never deployed and the seatbelt popped open.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261070"},{"cmplid":"2261071","date_received":"2026-10-27","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"A deer ran out on the parkway when I was coming home from work and it totaled my vehicle. The ambulance had to pry the door open to get me out. The airbag never deployed and the seatbelt popped open.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261071"},{"cmplid":"2260663","date_received":"2026-10-26","make":"KIA","model":"TELLURIDE","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"There was a low-speed collision with a deer (approximately 10-15 mph). The vehicle continued to run fine after the collision and we were able to drive it home. After the next start, the engine was shaking all over and started smoking from behind the engine. The battery was disconnected but it continued to smoke. After further inspection, we were able to find a fire and extinguished it using a fire extinguisher.  We had issues with this car prior to the collision where the engine would misfire after the car would get wet, but would only produce temporary codes. This was checked out by the dealer and we were told there's nothing that they can do. A few weeks prior to the collision it happened again and the check engine light went to a confirmed/permanent code and it was related to cylinder misfires.  If we would not have had a fire extinguisher or had been able to roll it away from the house, the occupants, vehicle, and house would have been in danger of the fire.  The source of the ignition has been confirmed to be the ignition coils, but the root cause of this has not been determined and it has just been assumed that it is related to the collision, without an actual root cause identification.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260663"},{"cmplid":"2260664","date_received":"2026-10-26","make":"KIA","model":"TELLURIDE","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"There was a low-speed collision with a deer (approximately 10-15 mph). The vehicle continued to run fine after the collision and we were able to drive it home. After the next start, the engine was shaking all over and started smoking from behind the engine. The battery was disconnected but it continued to smoke. After further inspection, we were able to find a fire and extinguished it using a fire extinguisher.  We had issues with this car prior to the collision where the engine would misfire after the car would get wet, but would only produce temporary codes. This was checked out by the dealer and we were told there's nothing that they can do. A few weeks prior to the collision it happened again and the check engine light went to a confirmed/permanent code and it was related to cylinder misfires.  If we would not have had a fire extinguisher or had been able to roll it away from the house, the occupants, vehicle, and house would have been in danger of the fire.  The source of the ignition has been confirmed to be the ignition coils, but the root cause of this has not been determined and it has just been assumed that it is related to the collision, without an actual root cause identification.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260664"},{"cmplid":"2260743","date_received":"2026-10-26","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Vehicle caught on fire when driving, putting my mother's life and her passenger at risk. My mother is an elderly Deaf woman, but was able to pull over in time for Fire Department to help contain fire. There were no warning lamps or messages of any problems with car, the car started smoking (smoke also entered cabin) and they pulled over where there was a fire under hood and bystander call emergency services.   The car is currently at a tow lot and should be available for inspection upon request. We are waiting for car to be inspected by insurance.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260743"},{"cmplid":"2260744","date_received":"2026-10-26","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle caught on fire when driving, putting my mother's life and her passenger at risk. My mother is an elderly Deaf woman, but was able to pull over in time for Fire Department to help contain fire. There were no warning lamps or messages of any problems with car, the car started smoking (smoke also entered cabin) and they pulled over where there was a fire under hood and bystander call emergency services.   The car is currently at a tow lot and should be available for inspection upon request. We are waiting for car to be inspected by insurance.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260744"},{"cmplid":"2260264","date_received":"2026-10-24","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"**Suspected Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6**  On October 24, 2026, the driver of a 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6 experienced two episodes of suspected sudden unintended acceleration.  The vehicle reportedly accelerated unexpectedly while in Reverse (R), causing it to collide with an apartment building.  Following the initial collision, the driver shifted the transmission into Drive (D), at which point the vehicle reportedly accelerated forward unexpectedly.  According to the driver, both incidents occurred so quickly that she was unable to apply the brakes.  The collision caused significant damage to the apartment building, including structural damage requiring reinforcement, and damaged two other vehicles.  The airbags did not deploy. No injuries to the driver have been reported.  The driver also recalls receiving a previous recall notice for a vehicle component that was not repaired. The specific recall has not yet been identified.  The vehicle has been towed and is being preserved for a potential independent investigation, including examination of the Event Data Recorder (EDR).  We request that NHTSA review this incident as a possible vehicle safety defect. The cause of the unexpected acceleration has not yet been determined.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260264"},{"cmplid":"2260265","date_received":"2026-10-24","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"**Suspected Sudden Unintended Acceleration – 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6**  On October 24, 2026, the driver of a 2020 Kia Sorento EX V6 experienced two episodes of suspected sudden unintended acceleration.  The vehicle reportedly accelerated unexpectedly while in Reverse (R), causing it to collide with an apartment building.  Following the initial collision, the driver shifted the transmission into Drive (D), at which point the vehicle reportedly accelerated forward unexpectedly.  According to the driver, both incidents occurred so quickly that she was unable to apply the brakes.  The collision caused significant damage to the apartment building, including structural damage requiring reinforcement, and damaged two other vehicles.  The airbags did not deploy. No injuries to the driver have been reported.  The driver also recalls receiving a previous recall notice for a vehicle component that was not repaired. The specific recall has not yet been identified.  The vehicle has been towed and is being preserved for a potential independent investigation, including examination of the Event Data Recorder (EDR).  We request that NHTSA review this incident as a possible vehicle safety defect. The cause of the unexpected acceleration has not yet been determined.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260265"},{"cmplid":"2260076","date_received":"2026-10-23","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I was rear ended and my car slammed into the car in front of me and the air bags did not deploy. Instead my head slammed into the steering wheel.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260076"},{"cmplid":"2259760","date_received":"2026-10-22","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"I was driving and my vehicle and saw smoke and it caught on fire and burnt..","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2259760"},{"cmplid":"2259761","date_received":"2026-10-22","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"I was driving and my vehicle and saw smoke and it caught on fire and burnt..","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2259761"},{"cmplid":"2259762","date_received":"2026-10-22","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"I was driving and my vehicle and saw smoke and it caught on fire and burnt..","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2259762"},{"cmplid":"2259808","date_received":"2026-10-22","make":"KIA","model":"RIO","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"ON 9/21/2026 AT 3:18AM WAS GETTING OFF TURNPIKE Becker rd. 128 CAME TO A STOP LIGHT WHEN a truck plowed in the back of me then took off. hit me so hard the car shut off. i started the car back up after a few minutes did not see anyone and drove home.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2259808"},{"cmplid":"2259342","date_received":"2026-10-21","make":"KIA","model":"SORENTO","model_year":2015,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"The contact’s daughter owned a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, while shifting from park(P) to drive(D) and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the window of an office building. During the crash, the contact sustained lacerations to both legs and arms, neck and shoulder. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 22,560.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2259342"},{"cmplid":"2258794","date_received":"2026-10-20","make":"KIA","model":"CARNIVAL HYBRID","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"On XXX, at about 4:50 PM, my [XXX] son’s hand was caught in the left (driver-side) power sliding door of our 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid (VIN [XXX]; approximately 30,000 miles). The power sliding door was enabled and the door-close function was activated using the interior button. The door did not stop or automatically reverse. It closed completely and stayed latched on his finger. I had to open the door manually to release his hand. An X-ray confirmed a broken finger. I am concerned that the powered sliding door’s obstruction detection and reversal features did not prevent this crushing injury. I request that NHTSA review this incident as a potential child-injury motor vehicle safety defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2258794"},{"cmplid":"2258414","date_received":"2026-10-19","make":"KIA","model":"RIO","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly began bucking, lost power, and lost oil. The engine compartment immediately caught fire. The fire was entirely non-collision related and required immediate extinguishing.  The incident was logged by the Washington State Patrol. The vehicle was towed and subsequently inspected by a certified Kia dealership. The Kia dealership technicians officially diagnosed the cause of the fire as a catastrophic internal engine failure, specifically noting in writing that they \"found hole in engine block.\" They noted there was no other possible causation.  This spontaneous engine failure and resulting fire occurred at approximately 99,000 miles. The vehicle is currently disabled and available for inspection upon request.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2258414"},{"cmplid":"2258415","date_received":"2026-10-19","make":"KIA","model":"RIO","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly began bucking, lost power, and lost oil. The engine compartment immediately caught fire. The fire was entirely non-collision related and required immediate extinguishing.  The incident was logged by the Washington State Patrol. The vehicle was towed and subsequently inspected by a certified Kia dealership. The Kia dealership technicians officially diagnosed the cause of the fire as a catastrophic internal engine failure, specifically noting in writing that they \"found hole in engine block.\" They noted there was no other possible causation.  This spontaneous engine failure and resulting fire occurred at approximately 99,000 miles. The vehicle is currently disabled and available for inspection upon request.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2258415"},{"cmplid":"2258481","date_received":"2026-10-19","make":"KIA","model":"SPORTAGE","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Driving home noticed smoke from under the hood, pulled over noticed smoke coming through the vents inside the car. Shut it off and got out called 911, they're were no warning lights or messages, the car was a total loss as I only carried liability, when fire trucks arrived, the whole front of the car was engaged","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2258481"},{"cmplid":"2257823","date_received":"2026-10-17","make":"KIA","model":"TELLURIDE","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I was involved in a rear end collision, with the SUV behind me going 65mph and my vehicle only at approx. 20mph. I was then pushed into the car, which I struck in front of me. My airbags did not deploy and though I was wearing my seat belt I was still propelled upward cutting my eye on the visor and bruising on my chin and lower lip from the steering wheel. I am concerned as to why the air bags did not deploy or the seatbelt lock. The damage was significant and my vehicle including the one that rear ended me are both totaled. Can this be looked into?","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2257823"}]}