Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2025 Kia Sorento: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Kia Sorento at 23–36 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 135 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–36

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SORENTO HYBRID, SORENTO PHEV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Sorento, newest first.

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 26V046000 Reported Jan 26, 2026

Filed by: Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC361)
Units affected: 42,677 (estimate)
Problem: 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 (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 25V548000 Reported Aug 25, 2025

Filed by: Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC349)
Units affected: 30 (estimate)
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Body control module: Software and 2 more components

NHTSA 25V006000 Reported Jan 13, 2025

Filed by: Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC331)
Components: Electrical system: Body control module: Software; Exterior lighting: Tail lights; Exterior lighting: Headlights
Units affected: 74,469 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 24V920000 Reported Dec 10, 2024

Filed by: Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC328)
Units affected: 1,385 (estimate)
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 Kia Sorento fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 Kia Sorento EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sorento AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/28/25 mpg	—	$2,700	357
Sorento AWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/23 mpg	—	$2,900	389
Sorento FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/31/26 mpg	—	$2,600	339
Sorento FWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/29/23 mpg	—	$2,900	382
Sorento Hybrid AWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	34/34/34 mpg	—	$1,950	263
Sorento Hybrid FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	36/36/36 mpg	—	$1,850	246
Sorento Plug-in Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity	33/34/33 mpg 74 MPGe on electricity	30 mi	$2,050	111

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 Kia Sorento crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2025 Kia Sorento NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard & Optional
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard & Optional
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard & Optional
2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard & Optional
2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 Kia Sorento owner complaints

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Sorento, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 9 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Kia Sorento complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	44
Power train	40
Unknown or other	35
Electrical system	34
Fuel/propulsion system	21
Vehicle speed control	11
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	7
Service brakes	7
Air bags	6
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Kia Sorento model years

Kia Sorento by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Sorento	23–37 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 Sorento	23–37 mpg	2	9	5/5
2024 Sorento	23–37 mpg	2	51	5/5
2023 Sorento	24–37 mpg	4	165	4/5
2022 Sorento	24–37 mpg	9	227	4/5
2021 Sorento	24–37 mpg	5	275	4/5
2020 Sorento	20–25 mpg	1	140	5/5
2019 Sorento	21–25 mpg	2	434	5/5
2018 Sorento	19–24 mpg	3	255	5/5
2017 Sorento	19–24 mpg	4	808	5/5
2016 Sorento	19–24 mpg	8	1,258	5/5
2015 Sorento	20–23 mpg	3	743	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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