Is the Kia Sorento Reliable?

20032026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

69/100
Good

Reliability Score

14
Total Recalls
1695
Owner Complaints
70
Reported Injuries
4
Reported Deaths

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Kia Sorento Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026271
73
Good
202511047
67
Good
20241378
71
Good
20231136
77
Good
202241793
66
Good
202121781
76
Good
20200104161
70
Good
201902657
76
Good
2018117693
58
Fair
2017250918
59
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Sorento Compares to Similar Vehicles

Kia Sorento69/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Sorento scores 1 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Kia Sorento Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
452
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
207
POWER TRAIN
193
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
180
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
103
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
86

Based on 1695 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sorento reliable?+

The Kia Sorento scores 69/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 1695 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Sorento is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 Sorento achieved the highest reliability score of 77/100 with 1 recall and 136 complaints.

How many miles does a Sorento last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Kia Sorento owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Sorento will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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