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Kia Sorento by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Kia Sorento (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 23–37 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 30 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Sorento years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sorento | 6 | 23–37 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Sorento | 7 | 23–37 mpg | 2 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Sorento | 7 | 23–36 mpg | 4 | 135 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Sorento | 7 | 23–37 mpg | 2 | 51 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Sorento | 7 | 24–37 mpg | 4 | 165 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Sorento | 7 | 24–37 mpg | 9 | 227 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Sorento | 5 | 24–37 mpg | 5 | 275 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 20–25 mpg | 1 | 140 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Sorento | 4 | 21–25 mpg | 2 | 434 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Sorento | 7 | 19–24 mpg | 3 | 255 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Sorento | 7 | 19–24 mpg | 4 | 808 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Sorento | 7 | 19–24 mpg | 8 | 1,258 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Sorento | 4 | 20–23 mpg | 3 | 743 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Sorento recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Sorento year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V046000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 26, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V745000 — Tires: Temporary/emergency spare tire, reported Oct 30, 2025; model years 2026
- 25V649000 — Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: Fan/motor, reported Sep 25, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 25V548000 — Engine and engine cooling: Critical fasteners, reported Aug 25, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V006000 — Electrical system: Body control module: Software, reported Jan 13, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
- 24V920000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Dec 10, 2024; model years 2025
- 24V287000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Apr 23, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V639000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Sep 15, 2023; model years 2019
- 23V610000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Aug 31, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V579000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Aug 15, 2023; model years 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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