Kia Sorento PHEV years to avoid
No model year of the Kia Sorento PHEV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia Sorento PHEV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Sorento PHEV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Sorento PHEV problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission14
- Electrical13
- Engine11
- Fuel system6
- Driver assistance6
- Brakes4
- Seat belts2
- Acceleration2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Body1
Kia Sorento PHEV problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 13 | Driver assistance | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 8 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 53 | 22 | Transmission | 5 | 1 |
Recalls 8
Kia Sorento PHEV warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Rear rh door curtain inspection / replacement (WTY043)
- Reimbursement form (WTY043)
- Owner notification (WTY043)
- Question and answer (WTY043)
- Dealer parts and service manager memo (WTY043)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY043)
- Owner notification (WTY042)
- Reimbursement form (WTY042)
- Question and answer (WTY042)
- Dealer parts & service manager memo (WTY042)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY042)
Questions about the Kia Sorento PHEV
What years of the Kia Sorento PHEV should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia Sorento PHEV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia Sorento PHEV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Sorento PHEV?
Transmission, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (13) and engine (11).
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento PHEV have?
8 recalls between 2022 and 2025. The 2022 model year has the most, with 5.
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