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2015 Kia Sorento: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 970 complaints about the 2015 Kia Sorento with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
970
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleMay 10, 2021 · campaign 21V331000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleAug 27, 2020 · campaign 20V519000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
EngineDec 19, 2018 · campaign 18V907000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued duri
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Other years of the Kia Sorento
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?
Owners have filed 970 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (368), body, glass & interior (210), electrical system (58). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Sorento have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Kia Sorento get?
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.