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2025 Kia Sorento: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 239 complaints about the 2025 Kia Sorento with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
239
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
36 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,667
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 33 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V046000
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
Engine And Engine Cooling › Critical FastenersAug 25, 2025 · campaign 25V548000
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.
Electrical System › Body Control Module › SoftwareJan 13, 2025 · campaign 25V006000
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equi
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsDec 10, 2024 · campaign 24V920000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2025 Kia Sorento have?
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (46), transmission & drivetrain (40), driver-assist & stability (35). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Kia Sorento get?
Up to 36 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.