2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sorento Hybrid years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 6 Sorento Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine3
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine350%———
Power Train233%———
Service Brakes233%———
Electrical System117%———
Fuel/propulsion System117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 4 complaints
2024: 4202442025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Power Train · received Jul 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753955

Purchased this vehicle last year, and less than a week into ownership developed a coolant leak. KIA determined the hybrid radiator leaking due to damage, such as a rock or related impact. While I didn't receive any warnings on the dash, there was noticeable coolant on the ground when parked and…

Engine · received May 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11661376

While utilizing cruise control on the PA Turnpike, the check engine light flashed on and the Sorento began to lose speed. The cruise control was attempting to compensate and pushing at 100% power, however the speed continued to decrease. We turned off cruise control and still were unable to…

Engine · received Sep 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11612757

I was driving on the highway about 60mph, I go to accelerate and merge to the exit lane since that lane funnels another previous merge lane. I press the gas and the gauge stayed frozen at 60mph then a violent loud clunk came from the floor like as if the transmission gear got stuck and then slipped…

Engine · received Aug 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11611411

All dashboard lights turned on and were orange during two separate instances. During both instances I went to brake and nothing happened. Eventually the brake finally engaged. On one of the instances the brakes took ~5 seconds to re-engage while coming to a traffic light stop. There were two…

Service Brakes · received Apr 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11582040

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid?

Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2024 KIA Sorento Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sorento Hybrid model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.