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Kia Sorento Hybrid years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 126 complaints about the Kia Sorento Hybrid since 2021, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2025 model year has 49 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
126
Recalls
6
Worst year
2025
Warranty extensions
11
Model years
2021-2026

Kia Sorento Hybrid years to avoid

No model year of the Kia Sorento Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Kia Sorento Hybrid years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Kia Sorento Hybrid complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202120222023202420252026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Kia Sorento Hybrid problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    56
  • Electrical
    34
  • Fuel system
    33
  • Transmission
    30
  • Acceleration
    9
  • Visibility
    6
  • Brakes
    6
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Wheels
    1

Kia Sorento Hybrid problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-3Electrical10
2025-49Engine11,00021
2024-6Engine00
2023-34Engine19,70021
20227313Electrical40
20217521Electrical20

Recalls 6

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Kia Sorento Hybrid warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Kia Sorento Hybrid

What years of the Kia Sorento Hybrid should you avoid?

No single model year of the Kia Sorento Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Kia Sorento Hybrid?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Kia Sorento Hybrid?

Engine, with 56 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (34) and fuel system (33).

How many recalls does the Kia Sorento Hybrid have?

6 recalls between 2021 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 4.

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