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2023 Kia

Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Kia Sorento: best and worst years
2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (photo 1 of 2)

Photo of a related trim of this model (2024); you're viewing the 2023.

2024 photoDeathpallie325CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Motor kW
67EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
105 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
460 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Range per hour (240V)
135 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
3.4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

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
103
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • ENGINE15%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 175 total.

Kia Sorento: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

72 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

  • May 6, 2026SERVICE BRAKESTSB_CHA126_R2

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front brake discs on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024 to address a cu

  • 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 64 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.