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P0302 on KIA SORENTO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2014, 2016, 2018

What P0302 Means on Your KIA SORENTO

Real KIA SORENTO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Hi, I'm dealing with my Kia Sorento SX 2014, rpm and acceleration problems, for over two long years, sometimes shut off itself, some times codes shows up but no all the time, already changed spark plugs, High pressure fuel pump and the connector, two injectors, starter, MAP sensor, etc."

— 2014 KIA SORENTO owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/24/2020

"I'm dealing with my Kia Sorento 2014 SX for about two years a bit more, with acceleration problems and sometimes shut off itself when still I'm in D drive and the scary part still on the road with my family, brought theToronto and because isn't codes sometimes they don't know what the problem is, di"

— 2014 KIA SORENTO owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/18/2020

"We had issues with the TPMS in 2020. Took it to Tempe Kia on 7/30/2020. The following was done on vehicle. 1. Installed 37110 H7A00U 2."

— 2016 KIA SORENTO owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 07/20/2021

"The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while accelerating, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced."

— 2018 KIA SORENTO owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 09/16/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0302 on KIA SORENTO

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
2
2016
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0302 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026