With 1 recalls and 400 complaints, the 2019 Kia Sorento rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

400

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V6390002023-15-09

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 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Kia Sorento's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 400 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine90

02Unknown Or Other44

03Structure27

04Power Train20

05Power Train,engine17

400 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

21–25mpg combined

19-22city

24-29hwy

$1,750-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 Kia Sorento ranges from 21 to 25 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Sorento FWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Sorento FWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Kia Sorento

38States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,15811%

FLFlorida

1,95810%

CACalifornia

1,4757%

PAPennsylvania

9355%

OHOhio

8244%

MOMissouri

7994%

ILIllinois

7844%

DCWashington DC

7104%

AZArizona

6843%

GAGeorgia

6673%

DEDelaware

6643%

NCNorth Carolina

6283%

NJNew Jersey

5923%

NYNew York

5803%

MDMaryland

5663%

OKOklahoma

4612%

INIndiana

4562%

UTUtah

4202%

WA380

CO367

TN351

OR337

MI309

MN296

NV253

NH246

WI203

VA181

AR171

WY154

RI153

AL148

ID141

KY136

SC135

MA124

CT112

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Kia Sorento: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2019 Kia Sorento a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 Kia Sorento. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Kia Sorento?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Kia Sorento?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $400 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Sorento?

ENGINE problems top the list with 400 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2019 compare to other Kia Sorento years?

Each Kia Sorento model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Kia Sorento overview page.