Kia Sorento seems to be burning oil?

Tiny
JHERNANDEZ940
  • MEMBER
  • 2017 KIA SORENTO
  • 125,000 MILES
I have a 2017 Kia Sorento that seems to be burning oil. After using it a couple days the dipstick shows low. Is that normal on GDI engines? Should I just replace the engine or try to fix?
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 AT 6:22 PM

7 Replies

Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 15,233 POSTS
Before you do anything go to https://www.kiaenginesettlement.com/ and https://www.kiaengineclasssettlement.com/ and see if your vehicle has a recall on that engine. Then if it does, follow the instructions to file.
No the oil use isn't normal. If you are in one of the above classes you might get a new engine for free. If not then engine replacement is a viable alternative BUT try to get one from a reputable rebuilder.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
JHERNANDEZ940
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Thank you very much I’ll check for aure
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 AT 7:32 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 15,233 POSTS
You are welcome. Much better if they will pay for the replacement rather than you. Good Luck
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, September 1st, 2025 AT 7:01 AM
Tiny
JHERNANDEZ940
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Would they still cover warranty after the deadline?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 15,233 POSTS
I'm not sure but it's worth a try before you have to pay for it. Plus they have done loyalty repairs before.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 9:23 PM
Tiny
JHERNANDEZ940
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Gotcha thanks for your help
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 15,233 POSTS
Good Luck. If they say no you might want to talk to a dealer about trying for a goodwill repair.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 5:23 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Burning Oil Content

VIEW MORE