The 2024 Kia Sorento's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 36 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V2870002024-23-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

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25V0060002025-13-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 Equipment."

A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 Kia Sorento has accumulated 36 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other4

02Structure4

03Electrical System4

04Visibility/wiper3

05Exterior Lighting2

36 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

23–37mpg combined

20-39city

27-35hwy

$1,800-$2,950/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2024 Kia Sorento ranges from 23 to 37 MPG combined. That's a 14 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

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/yr9/10 Clean

Sorento FWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city28 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

23mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Sorento FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

23mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2024 Kia Sorento

36States

30%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2024.

Buying a 2024 Kia Sorento?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2024 Kia Sorento a good car to buy?

The 2024 Kia Sorento has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Kia Sorento?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2024 Kia Sorento. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 Kia Sorento?

You'll get between 23 and 37 MPG combined from the 2024 Kia Sorento, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2024 Kia Sorento?

Out of 36 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.