Before buying a used 2026 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.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No listings here yet — new vehicles are added daily.
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| 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 | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
| Sorento Hybrid FWD — Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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."
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.
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.