| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Sorento Hybrid FWD Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 39 MPG | 35 MPG | 37 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 83 MPGe (35 MPG) | 75 MPGe (33 MPG) | 79 MPGe (34 MPG) | 32 mi EV (460 mi total) | $1,800 / yr |
| Sorento Hybrid AWD Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Sorento FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Sorento AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Sorento FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Sorento AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Kia Sorento provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 32 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 15.9% |
| Hybrid SUV FWD | | | | | 15.9% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 15.9% |
| Hybrid SUV AWD | | | | | 15.9% |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Kia Sorento models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
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