2025
Kia
Sorento
Starting at N/A USD | 0
281 hp @ 5800 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
281 hp
Horsepower
311 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
8-Speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity67.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
6
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,052 mm
Front Legroom
1,059 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Bluetooth
WiFi Hotspot
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Adaptive Cruise
Lane Keeping
Blind Spot Monitor
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Parking Aid
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft9.8"
4.82m
Width
6 ft2.8"
1.9m
Height
5 ft10.3"
1.79m
Wheelbase
9 ft2.8"
2.81m
Gallery
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Colors
Express yourself.
Gravity Gray
#61656A
Dawning Red
#B83437
Ebony Black
#000000
Everlasting Silver
#7C7C78
Glacial White Pearl
#DBD9E0
Panthera Metal
#616161
Midnight Lake Blue
#283443
Road Rider Brown
#83807B
Wolf Gray
#ADB4C0
Jungle Green
#A8AB95
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
33 complaints reported to NHTSA
33
Total Reports
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Fires
Most Common Issues
ENGINE
14
POWER TRAIN
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3
Recent Reports
ODI #11698449
Nov 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE
Fourth time we've had the car go into limp mode. Now at the dealer for third time. Driver was driving and the car went into limp mode after activating the cruise control follow function. Husband was behind in our Toyota Tacoma truck and was able to pick her up with California Highway Patrol to get off the highway into a parking lot to tow her. No warnings, no messages on the dash. She was unable to accelerate to highway speeds and was capped, and felt that there was very little to no predictable responsiveness in the car's acceleration. Car now at dealership.
Incident: Nov 9, 2025VIN: KNDRKDJG5S5***
ODI #11698214
Nov 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE
Safety Concern – 2025 Kia Sorento Prestige Hybrid (VIN [XXX] ) Around October 13, 2025, my leased 2025 Kia Sorento Prestige Hybrid experienced a sudden and severe loss of power while I was driving on the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where the High Power Control Unit (HPCU), part number 36601-3DPG3, was replaced. No clear explanation of the root cause was provided. Less than a month later, on November 6, the same failure occurred again—this time in heavy highway traffic—creating a serious safety risk and increasing the chance of a collision. The vehicle is primarily driven by my wife, who regularly uses highways to transport our son. The recurring and unpredictable nature of this issue has made us feel unsafe and anxious. We are deeply concerned that another failure could lead to a serious accident or fatality. We respectfully request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigate this matter as a potential safety defect. Without a clear understanding of the cause, we are documenting these incidents to encourage action. It is critical that Kia resolves this issue to protect families and maintain trust in its brand. Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Incident: Oct 13, 2025VIN: KNDRKDJG2S5***
ODI #11698228
Nov 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Our 2025 Kia Sorento has exhibited several issues with shifting into gears especially from 1-2 gear there is hesitation, hard shifting, where it has delayed engagement, rough or jerky shifts, and a feeling of power loss while driving. It has a hard time getting into 3rd gear and just stalls, dragging at 1st/2nd when attempting to accelerate and coming down from 4th gear back into 2nd and 3rd. A "check transmission' warning light has appeared on the dashboard. This is teh second time we have had this issue. The car only has 16K miles on it, we have had it for 12 months exactly now and only drive it locally.
Incident: Nov 7, 2025VIN: 5XYRK4JFXSG***
ODI #11696726
Oct 31, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLENGINE
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 60-65 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated to 20 MPH and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the message “Vehicle Speed Restricted to 20 MPH” was displayed. The failure had occurred four times while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to identify or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Incident: Oct 30, 2025VIN: 5XYRKDJF6SG***
ODI #11694496
Oct 20, 2025
ENGINE
The inverter radiator is punctured during typical road use by road debris. This results in a total loss of circulating coolant in the inverter/electric motor cooling system. This renders the car undrivable, with a concern for electric motor overheating, given that the hydrid mode and electric power can not be turned off. This is available for inspection. It is unclear whether the electric motor will shut down when overheated, but seizing of the motor or fire seems possible. Reproducibility: There are many examples online of this occurring during normal road use of Kia electric and hybrid vehicles. There is a warning 'Check drive motor cooling system' in this model. This appeared during driving and reamined on while the coolant was depleted. Refilling coolant turned the light off but with coolant being actively sprayed out of the pin hole in the radiator at all times (the pump does not turn off when the engine is cold) resulting in rapid coolant loss.
Incident: Oct 18, 2025VIN: KNDRMDJH5S5***
ODI #11694539
Oct 20, 2025
POWER TRAINENGINE
While driving at speeds below 25 mph, my transmission seems to get caught between gears. When I press the accelerator, the engine revs, but the car doesn’t accelerate as it should. It feels like the power just drops out. There were no warning lights or indicators on the dashboard. The exact same thing happened again the very next day, at low speed, in the same general area. Both times, the car suddenly lost power in traffic, leaving me unable to move normally. This is extremely dangerous — other drivers have no idea that my vehicle isn’t responding, which puts me and everyone around me at risk. It’s clear there’s a serious issue with the transmission malfunctioning.
Incident: Sep 2, 2025VIN: 5XYRL4JC9SG***
ODI #11693783
Oct 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am unable to disable the "consider taking a break" warning, this is highly distracting and I don't understand why I can disable ever other warning on the vehicle. This warning goes off so easily even when I'm not distracted or tired and it's unsafe!
Incident: Oct 16, 2025VIN: KNDRHDJG3S5***
ODI #11693681
Oct 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSERVICE BRAKESFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
While operating the vehicle and utilizing the cruise control, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning lights turn on. These lights will remain on until the vehicle is turned off and a new drive begins. They only activate during the use of cruise control and at times it has caused the brake pedal to become extremely tough to press. This is a concern if maintaining cruise control and an emergency braking situation arises, the brake may not engage it is designed to do and cause a vehicle accident.
Incident: Sep 19, 2025VIN: 5XYRKDJF4SG***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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