Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 104 complaints for the 2023 Kia Sorento, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

104

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V5790002023-15-08

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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23V6100002023-31-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly 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 properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

25V6490002025-25-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 104 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2023 Kia Sorento. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other18

02Power Train8

03Engine6

04Electrical System6

05Electrical System,engine5

104 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

24–37mpg combined

22-39city

25-35hwy

$1,800-$2,800/yr

The 2023 Kia Sorento delivers 24 to 37 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Sorento Hybrid FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

37mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city35 hwy~$1,800/yr7/10 Clean

Sorento Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

36 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean

Sorento Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city33 hwy~$2,000/yr10/10 Clean

Sorento FWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Sorento FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city25 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2023 Kia Sorento

36States

30%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,30312%

FLFlorida

1,89410%

CACalifornia

1,5128%

PAPennsylvania

8525%

OHOhio

8374%

AZArizona

8274%

MOMissouri

7904%

ILIllinois

6994%

NCNorth Carolina

6143%

GAGeorgia

5673%

DEDelaware

5633%

DCWashington DC

5583%

OKOklahoma

5233%

MDMaryland

4562%

NJNew Jersey

4482%

NY401

INIndiana

3992%

UTUtah

3682%

WAWashington

3552%

TN352

OR321

MI303

CO261

MN257

NH198

NV192

AL173

WI172

KY157

VA148

AR144

SC139

RI132

ID129

NE107

MA98

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Kia Sorento Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Kia Sorento a good car to buy?

The 2023 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Sorento?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sorento. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Sorento?

Depending on configuration, the 2023 Kia Sorento delivers 24–37 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Sorento?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 Kia Sorento, based on 104 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.