P0748 on KIA SORENTO — Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical

Q: "What does P0748 mean on a KIA SORENTO?"

"P0748 indicates: Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical. This is a transmission code. 2 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0748 on KIA SORENTO?"

"Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Electrical System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0748 serious on my KIA SORENTO?"

"Of 2 NHTSA reports for this code on KIA SORENTO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my KIA SORENTO shows P0748?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0748 Means on Your KIA SORENTO

P0748 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

2 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2011. Most reports come from the 2011 model year. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (50.0% of reports).

Real KIA SORENTO Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"While driving along a rural road at 50 to 55 mph, on five separate occasions over the last 3 years, our 2011 kia sorento has suddenly and harshly downshifted from sixth gear to about fourth gear."

— 2011 KIA SORENTO owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 04/30/2016

"While coming to a stop, the vehicle down-shifted hard and the engine started to sputter like it was going to cut off. took to dealer and they found p0748- pressure control solenoid "a" electrical fault. they performed a reprogram of tsm per tsb# tra038."

— 2011 KIA SORENTO owner · POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Filed 06/04/2011

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

2

'11

Common Causes on KIA SORENTO

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 50%

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0748 mean on a KIA SORENTO? ▾

P0748 indicates: Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical. This is a transmission code. 2 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0748 on KIA SORENTO? ▾

Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Electrical System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0748 serious on my KIA SORENTO? ▾

Of 2 NHTSA reports for this code on KIA SORENTO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my KIA SORENTO shows P0748? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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