Is the Kia Sorento Reliable?
2003–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Sorento Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 98 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 83 | 5 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2024 | 0 | 35 | 8 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 122 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 165 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2021 | 1 | 156 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 97 | 16 | 1 | 54 | Fair |
| 2019 | 1 | 255 | 7 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2018 | 2 | 169 | 3 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 498 | 18 | — | 51 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Sorento Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Sorento scores 3 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Kia Sorento Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 1582 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Sorento reliable?+
The Kia Sorento scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 1582 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Sorento is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Sorento achieved the highest reliability score of 98/100 with 0 recalls and 2 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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