Kia · 2002–present
Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento (Korean: 기아 쏘렌토, romanized: Gia Sorento) is a series of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe. It is presumed to be named after the Italian city of Sorrento, though Kia did not confirm this. However, Kia released the cryptic post teasing the launch of Sorento in India featuring the image of Piazza Tasso located in Sorrento, Italy.
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UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
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UK vehicles on the road
40,612 licensed and 4,344 SORN (44,956 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 35,084 |
| 2015 | 38,877 |
| 2016 | 41,535 |
| 2017 | 43,479 |
| 2018 | 44,812 |
| 2019 | 45,687 |
| 2020 | 45,219 |
| 2021 | 44,994 |
| 2022 | 44,391 |
| 2023 | 44,942 |
| 2024 | 44,661 |
| 2025 | 44,956 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia Sorento SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V046000 2026-01-26 · model years 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at…
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25V745000 2025-10-30 · model years 2026
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
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25V649000 2025-09-25 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
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25V548000 2025-08-25 · model years 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
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25V006000 2025-01-13 · model years 2024, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
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24V920000 2024-12-10 · model years 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
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24V287000 2024-04-23 · model years 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
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23V877000 2023-12-21 · model years 2011
ENGINE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
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23V652000 2023-09-25 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
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23V639000 2023-09-15 · model years 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may…
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23V610000 2023-08-31 · model years 2022, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
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23V579000 2023-08-15 · model years 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 264 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 240 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 390 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 359 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 33 | 110 | 30 | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 264 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 240 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 33 | 111 | 30 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 263 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 246 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 389 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 34 | 105 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 262 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 389 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 34 | 105 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 262 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 24 | 377 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 366 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 257 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 34 | 105 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 24 | 377 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 366 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q489836CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_SorentoCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375350100 · retrieved 2026-10-03
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.