Before buying a used 2023 Kia Sorento, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento AWD — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Sorento AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Sorento FWD — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Sorento FWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Sorento Hybrid AWD — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
| Sorento Hybrid FWD — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
122 complaints filed with NHTSA (3 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.