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2026 Kia Sorento: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2026 Kia Sorento with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
14
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
37 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,514
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 | 37 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
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare TireOct 30, 2025 · campaign 25V745000
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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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 2026 Kia Sorento have?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (3), engine & cooling (3), brakes (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia Sorento have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia Sorento get?
Up to 37 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.