Kia · model year 2025
2025 Kia Sorento
Specifications and certified data for the 2025 model year. All Kia Sorento model years →
2025 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '2' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 2.2 CRDi 8-speed DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 191 | — | — | Dossier |
| '2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| 3' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| 4' PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 158 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2025 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 246 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 263 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 33 | 111 | 30 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 389 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ |
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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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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2025
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open 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.