KIA Sorento Hybrid Problems by Year
KIA Sorento Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sorento Hybrid year: 2023, 2025. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2025 Sorento Hybrid: 45 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2023 Sorento Hybrid: 32 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 Sorento Hybrid: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Sorento Hybrid: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Sorento Hybrid: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 Sorento Hybrid: 12 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Sorento Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Sorento Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sorento Hybrid | 3 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Sorento Hybrid | 45 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2024 Sorento Hybrid | 6 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2023 Sorento Hybrid | 32 | 2 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Sorento Hybrid | 12 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Sorento Hybrid | 21 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Sorento Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2023 (32), 2025 (45) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sorento Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Sorento Hybrid?
Engine, with 52 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Sorento Hybrid have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.