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2024 Kia Sorento

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
89 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA47
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA37 mpg
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The 2024 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 47 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Sorento Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 67 kW PMSM353334 (52 MPGe blended)32 mi electric433.4 h$1,850
Sorento Hybrid FWDHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion393537———$1,700
Sorento Hybrid AWDHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 207V Li-Ion363334———$1,850
Sorento FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl233126———$2,400
Sorento AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl232825———$2,500
Sorento AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl turbo202723———$2,700
Sorento FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl turbo202923———$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47496, 47136, 47148, 47630, 47658, 47659, 47631.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Exterior Lighting

SC331
74,469 vehicles
ProblemKia 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."RiskA loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V006000reported Jan 13, 2025Kia America, Inc.
▲high

Electrical System

SC309
95 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V287000reported Apr 23, 2024Kia America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
47complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 9 · 2025: 23 · 2026: 15

Most-cited components

Electrical System12
Engine8
Unspecified7
Power Train7
Service Brakes7
Structure7

What owners describe

“First AWD Coupler failed at approximately 25,000 miles. It was replaced and the replacement AWD Coupler is failing at approximately 55,000 miles. As the AWD Coupler fails, when accelerating from a stop and turning, a loud clunking sound is heard from the vehicle and a jerking motion is felt. The symptoms continue to ge…”Jul 31, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“On 3 separate occasions, while idling, the engine will sputter as if it’s about to cut off. The RPM will rise and fall and the engine will rev up and down and finally it will quiet down. Once the light is green, It is able to drive as normal. At the next light the same thing happens and the engine revs up and down so…”Dec 11, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“My vehicle has issues with the power steering. At random times, day or night, the wheel steers to the right and I have to force my grip on the wheel to avoid crashing. It last between 3-5 seconds. No lights or alerts light up on the dashboard. Dealerships have been unable to assist me, I have gone to three different on…”Nov 7, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Sorento model years

A

2027 Kia Sorento

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Kia Sorento

2 recalls · 5 complaints

D

2025 Kia Sorento

4 recalls · 125 complaints

F

2023 Kia Sorento

4 recalls · 156 complaints

F

2022 Kia Sorento

9 recalls · 221 complaints

F

2021 Kia Sorento

5 recalls · 263 complaints

B

2020 Kia Sorento

1 recalls · 134 complaints

C

2019 Kia Sorento

2 recalls · 426 complaints

D

2018 Kia Sorento

3 recalls · 252 complaints

F

2017 Kia Sorento

4 recalls · 801 complaints

F

2016 Kia Sorento

8 recalls · 1,248 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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