Before buying a used 2024 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 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
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."
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.
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.
42 complaints filed with NHTSA (4 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento AWD — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Sorento AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Sorento FWD — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Sorento FWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 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.