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2024 Kia Sorento

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints36
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2024 Kia Sorento

2 recalls
36 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
36
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 24V287000high

    Wiring harness issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    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.

  • 25V006000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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."

Consumer complaints

36 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

36
Total
4
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE7
  • ELECTRICAL5
  • BRAKES4
  • OTHER4
  • STRUCTURE4

Notable Issues

36 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)7
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)5
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Kia Sorento problems

3,963 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V006000

    A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V287000

    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.