2019 Kia Sorento

Engine complaints dominate what 2019 Sorento owners report, with excessive oil consumption being the most consistent theme across many filings. Owners describe needing to add oil far more frequently than a normal service interval would require, with some reporting near-empty levels between changes despite regular maintenance. Related engine symptoms that come up repeatedly include rough running, shaking or vibration under acceleration, and exhaust smoke, patterns consistent with internal engine distress. Powertrain complaints add to the picture, with owners describing hard jolts or shuddering during shifts, occasionally paired with what they characterize as misfire-like sensations. Structural complaints make up the third-largest group, though the reports there are more varied and don't cluster as tightly around a single symptom. The oil consumption and engine durability concerns are clearly the most widely reported issue for this model year, with grey exhaust smoke during acceleration appearing in multiple accounts alongside the oil loss pattern.