Kia Sorento Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 115 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Kia Sorento Hybrid (2021–2026). The 2023 Sorento Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
115
Recalls
6
Model years
6
Worst year
2023

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kia Sorento Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Kia Sorento Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 31 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
  2. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 43 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (12 complaints).

Every Kia Sorento Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Sorento Hybrid20001Electrical System
2025 Sorento Hybrid431022Engine
2024 Sorento Hybrid60000Engine
2023 Sorento Hybrid311042Engine
2022 Sorento Hybrid120104Electrical System
2021 Sorento Hybrid210002Electrical System

Most common Kia Sorento Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    51 complaints
  • Electrical System
    32 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    28 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    26 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

2023202420252026
Complaints about the Kia Sorento Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 26V046000Jan 26, 202642,677 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V006000Jan 13, 202574,469 vehiclesModel years 2025

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

  • Recall 23V610000Aug 31, 2023144,979 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V703000Sep 19, 202270,887 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V447000Jun 23, 202217,199 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  • Recall 22V127000Mar 4, 2022213 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Other Kia models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology