2026 Kia

Sorento FWD

Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Kia Sorento: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 382 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,940 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 8 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
ENGINE15%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
BACK OVER PREVENTION8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.

Kia Sorento: best and worst years

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

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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