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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 389 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,940 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 63
- Reported injuries
- 2
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelStandard
- Leather seatsStandard
- Memory seatUnconfirmedStandard
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedStandard
Audio
- Bose audioUnconfirmedStandalone option
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Backup cameraStandard
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedStandalone option
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemStandard
- Power liftgateStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startStandard
- Third-row seatingUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedStandard
- Roof railsStandard
- Tow packageUnconfirmedStandard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
- ENGINE16%
- POWER TRAIN16%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 105 total.
Kia Sorento: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
42 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE422
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
May 23, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYWTY043_REIMB
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY043) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
May 23, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYWTY043_OWNR
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY043) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put in
May 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYWTY043_QA
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY043) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY043.
May 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYWTY043_DPSM
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY043) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2022 through December 5, 2025 and certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige
May 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYWTY043_DP
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY043) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2022 through December 5, 2025 and certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles, manufactured from Ju
Apr 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOTA_ELE413_NOTES_R1
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 1) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 - 2026MY Carnival, 2025 - 2026MY K5 and 2025 - 2026MY Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the vehicle’s network communication performance.
Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE417
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
- and 34 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.